[MichaelZuo]

To be fair to Uber and AirBnB, they did introduce some genuinely novel innovations. But the business model does heavily rely on the non-technological aspects for their competitive advantage.

[tokai]

Non-technological aspects is an interesting euphemism for breaking the law.

[MichaelZuo]

Not in all jurisdictions. But granted in quite a few there are violations of the spirit of the law.

[throw9away6]

Yes the innovation came from pooling enough money that you don’t have to follow the law

[soulbadguy]

+1