Tech Won't Save Us

Why Uber Failed at Micromobility w/ Aaron W. Gordon

July 02, 2020 Paris Marx, Aaron W. Gordon Episode 16
Tech Won't Save Us
Why Uber Failed at Micromobility w/ Aaron W. Gordon
Show Notes

Paris Marx is joined by Aaron W. Gordon to discuss how VC-backed tech companies upended the bike-share industry, how that specifically played out in the case of Uber and Jump, and why the dockless bike and scooter model is failing.

Aaron is a senior staff writer at Motherboard. He recently reported on Uber’s mismanagement of Jump Bikes. Follow Aaron on Twitter as @A_W_Gordon.

You can also read Paris’ thoughts on the future of micromobility.

Tech Won't Save Us offers a critical perspective on tech, its worldview, and wider society with the goal of inspiring people to demand better tech and a better world. Follow the podcast (@techwontsaveus) and host Paris Marx (@parismarx) on Twitter.

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