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Uber drivers in Tampa are at Gaslight Park protesting the "de-surge" in rates, now down to 65¢ a mile. It is impossible to run a profitable ride share business at that rate and that is why they are pissed. Currently, all Uber drivers have either shown up for the protest, or gave gone "offline." Good for them.


They have achieved solidarity (crucial in labor disputes). I have recently developed a new found appreciation for them and any one trying to make a living picking up the public. It is not easy and they have my support. Why not. The politicians won't support us.


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