[qwerty456127]

Nevertheless, all these are legitimate things if viewed from a different perspective.

As a driver I like to have a platform to list my own services an independent way at instead of applying for a job at a transportation company. And as a passenger I like to be able to hire an individual driver. I don't want a taxi company nor the Uber company, just a private individual + a convenience website where I can find one.

As a traveler I don't want a fancy hotel, let alone a shitty one - I prefer a decent room or a bed in an ordinary private home.

If only Uber and AirBnB were just doing their job connecting individuals rather than trying to conquer the markets for themselves I would certainly be on their side.

[ghaff]

>As a traveler I don't want a fancy hotel, let alone a shitty one - I prefer a decent room or a bed in an ordinary private home.

I think that's a generally minority position though. For the most part, people prefer their own room, bathroom, and possibly kitchenette/sitting space. Along with flexibility about checking in and out. Not always of course. Sometimes you need to adapt if you're off the beaten path. But I'm pretty sure that if you surveyed most people, especially business travelers, they're not really looking for a speare room or bed in a private home.

[qwerty456127]

Obviously.

But I believe there is enough no-hotel people to consider this an option worth existing.

Same thing with transportation: a significant portion (if not the majority) of people would prefer to be serviced/employed by a serious company yet many drivers prefer to freelance and many customers prefer real people over corporations.

In fact I myself mostly use classic taxis and hotels but I understand the value of being able to choose the other model.