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 original idea behind the jitney service introduced by LP Draper?

How did the jitney service impact transportation in cities like Seattle and Los Angeles in the early 1900s?

What regulations were imposed on jitney drivers that contributed to their decline?

What were the consequences of the rise in car ownership after the jitney was regulated out of existence?

How does the speaker relate the concept of carpooling to the introduction of UberPOOL?

What lessons can be learned from the history of the jitney service in relation to modern transportation solutions?

How does the speaker envision the future of urban transportation?

What is the significance of the statement 'we can turn every car into a shared car'?

In what ways does the speaker suggest technology can help reclaim urban spaces?

What challenges does the speaker identify regarding the transition to self-driving cars?