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That's not a good analogy if you want to argue drivers are not ICs. The independent driver is allowed to quit driving if Uber sets the prices too low. The driver "sets" the price by only logging on when he agrees to the price that Uber has set.


> The independent driver is allowed to quit driving if Uber sets the prices too low.

But then the driver loses the ability to see when the price goes back up.

If you are "ON" the Uber app, you are required to accept the Uber price, or you get penalized. At no point can you say, "I am willing to accept this price which is lower than Uber." nor can you say "I am not willing to accept a fare below this price for this distance."


The ability to quit doesn't mean a thing. Everyone, regardless of whether they're an IC or an employee, technically has the ability to quit.




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