Uber has billed itself as a convenient transportation solution for cities and passengers, but how sustainable is its business model? Are the company’s drivers earning what they should? Can Uber survive increasing competition and prohibitive city taxes? This episode of Ringer PhD, written by Victor Luckerson and narrated by Sean Fennessey, breaks down where your money goes when you hail a ride and the challenges facing the Silicon Valley giant.
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