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Uber's Plan to Get More People into Fewer Cars

Offered By: TED via YouTube

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Overview

Explore Uber's innovative approach to reducing urban congestion and environmental impact in this 19-minute TED talk by co-founder Travis Kalanick. Learn how the company's carpooling service, uberPOOL, emerged from a desire to optimize ride-sharing along similar routes, resulting in significant reductions in miles driven and carbon dioxide emissions in Los Angeles. Discover Kalanick's vision for expanding carpooling to suburban commuters and his belief that with current technology and appropriate regulation, every car can become a shared vehicle. Gain insights into how this ride-sharing model could potentially transform cities and contribute to a more sustainable urban future.

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Uber's plan to get more people into fewer cars | Travis Kalanick


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