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dreamcompiler
on Nov 15, 2018
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Uber Revenue Slows as Quarterly Loss Surges to $1....
Why do these ride companies need so much capital? They don't buy cars; the drivers aren't employees. They're a mobile app with a big backend. So why do they need more capital than, say, a game company?
csin
on Nov 15, 2018
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You're not gona like this answer. They need capital because they are making loses year on year. Without the capital, they will be run out of money.
abrookewood
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Marketing, software development and subsidised rides until market penetration takes off ... there must be more, but I'm not sure.
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