TED: uber's plan to get more people into fewer cars | Travis Kalanick

The video discusses the potential of smartphones to reduce congestion and pollution by promoting carpooling. It highlights the historical jitney service, its regulation, and the rise of car ownership. Uber's solutions, uberPOOL and uberCOMMUTE, aim to reduce cars on the road, but face regulatory challenges. Travis Kalanick addresses Uber's growth, controversies, and the future of self-driving cars.

What was the main reason for the decline of the jitney service?

• Lack of interest from the public

• Competition from self-driving cars

• High operational costs

• Strict regulations imposed by cities

What is one major consequence of high car ownership in urban areas?

• More land used for parking

• Decreased pollution levels

• Reduced traffic congestion

• Increased public transportation usage

What was the primary goal of introducing uberPOOL?

• To reduce the cost of rides by sharing trips

• To increase the number of Uber drivers

• To introduce luxury car services

• To replace public transportation

How did Uber address the issue of duplicate rides?

• By developing the uberPOOL service

• By introducing a loyalty program

• By reducing ride prices

• By increasing the number of drivers

What is the main challenge faced by uberCOMMUTE?

• Competition from other carpooling services

• Regulatory restrictions

• Lack of interest from suburban residents

• High operational costs

What was the purpose of Uber's app redesign?

• To improve accessibility and local relevance

• To make the app more luxurious

• To reduce the app's size

• To introduce new features for drivers

What was the initial service offered by Uber when it first started?

• Self-driving cars

• Carpooling services

• Luxury black cars

• Auto rickshaws

What is a potential benefit of self-driving cars according to the discussion?

• Decreased public transportation usage

• Improved quality of life

• Higher traffic congestion

• Increased car ownership

What was a significant change in Uber's service offering as it expanded globally?

• Reduction in the number of available rides

• Shift from luxury to more accessible services

• Introduction of self-driving cars

• Focus on rural areas

What is one of the challenges Uber faces with the introduction of self-driving cars?

• Limited availability of skilled drivers

• Lack of interest from consumers

• Resistance from the taxi industry

• High cost of technology