In What Ways Is Uber Superior to Conventional Cab Service

question 33

Essay

In what ways is Uber superior to conventional cab service, both for drivers and for customers?

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Definitions:

Bystander Effect

The tendency for any given bystander to be less likely to give aid if other bystanders are present.

Deindividuation

A psychological state where individuals lose their self-awareness and sense of individuality in groups, often leading to uninhibited and sometimes antisocial behavior.

Social Identities

Aspects of an individual's self-concept derived from their perceived membership in social groups such as nationality, ethnicity, gender, and social class.

Superordinate Goals

Shared goals that necessitate cooperative effort; goals that transcend individual differences and can only be achieved by working together.