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Old Feb 22, 2016 | 7:47 pm
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Originally Posted by supermintyfresh
Apparently People's Uber is pretty much just like UberX here in the States. But apparently the cars are owned by the state and the drivers lease it from them. The cars are nice however -- I got a ride in a brand new VW Passat with full leather interior, etc.

The fares are also "only pay enough to compensate drivers for gas, tolls, and other expenses". Source.
The state owns the car? Are you serious?
Strange article in your link: "When I fired up the app while there, I discovered it was different from the U.S. version I was used to. It was Communist-themed"
Communist-theme???
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