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The economic system in the United States is different than any other country. We have the rights to free enterprise as it relates to business. Many companies flourish under the laws if they are ethnically and morally responsible in their business ventures. Although the nation as a whole is still under certain types of recession, recently we have seen a change in the unemployment rate on a national average. With this in mind, new businesses are starting to come to the forefront with services they are providing for their consumers.
Uber is very good at making money. Now its also focusing on making laws. The ridesharing startup known for its fierce battles with regulators around the world is increasingly trying a new tactic of compromise and diplomacy, a strategy that was explored in a one-page story. (Wall Street Journal 2016). Uber’s goal is to push cities to pass new laws that will lift the car-sharing service out of the legal grey area it currently occupies and into compliance with permanent rules that recognize car services distinct from taxis. It’s succeeded in 17 U.S. cities and four states, which all passed pro-Uber ordinances last year, as well as one overseas city, Kolkata, India, which passed an ordinance this month. For the most part, cities, are using similar language to write rules around Uber and competing companies. Instead of taxis or cabs or limos, lawmakers are favoring a new term, “transportation network companies,” to describe these new services.
The findings that have been researched seems to be moving in the right direction for the Uber company. Faced with some obstacles early on, the company have shown the ability to be resilient and capable of adapting to new policies. The company also has demonstrated its willingness to be a global competitor in the market for transportation services. With some cities and countries coming on board for their services, Uber might be well own their way to accomplishing its goals of becoming a transportation company worldwide.
I truly believe that Uber has the right to pursue its goals becoming an alternative to taxis, cabs, or limos. Like I stated earlier, we live in a society that exhibits free enterprise. I know that there are certain hurdles Uber may face, but if all guidelines and policies are followed, along with ethnical and moral behavior, Uber should be allowed to mainstream its company into everyday activities. With this being said, I lean towards the virtue ethnics theory as it applies to Uber.
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