In a very short period of time, the ride-arranging service Uber has grown from a small San Francisco-based startup to a global transportation powerhouse that is redefining the transportation industry. It is not surprising, then, that several governments are receiving tremendous pressure from other transportation companies to prohibit Uber from operating in their nation or community. In an essay of approximately 225 words, describe Uber’s business model and why it is considered a threat to the livelihood of transportation companies and employees in many countries. Include in your review, suggestions as to how these long-established transportation providers might address the Uber threat.

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In a very short period of time, the ride-arranging service Uber has grown from a small San Francisco-based startup to a global transportation powerhouse that is redefining the transportation industry. It is not surprising, then, that several governments are receiving tremendous pressure from other transportation companies to prohibit Uber from operating in their nation or community. In an essay of approximately 225 words, describe Uber’s business model and why it is considered a threat to the livelihood of transportation companies and employees in many countries. Include in your review, suggestions as to how these long-established transportation providers might address the Uber threat.

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