I'm not sure of their business model, but my understanding is that AirBnB doesn't set the price of the rentals or pay the home-owners, they take a cut of whatever price the homeowner decides to charge.
As I see it, Uber employs drivers, whereas AirBnB facilitates BnB owners.
As I see it, Uber employs drivers, whereas AirBnB facilitates BnB owners.