Isn't the system specifically designed with 'disengagement' in mind? It leaves the driver with nothing to do. Let's not pretend that sitting there for hours with nothing to do isn't uncomfortable. It would be unusual not to seek out something to engage one's self.
I can't fully fault the driver here. It's the system.
I came to say it is a failure of Uber to have a insufficient experimental protocol that ensures that drivers stay attentive. Breaks, cycling between engagement and disengagement as well as internal system status clearly displayed (dashboard LEDs, not a text based screen) should be designed around keeping the driver alert.
Uber will of course claim that the driver's specific job was to ensure safety of passengers and pedestrians while putting the bulk of the responsibility on Vasquez. The blame ratios in this case are way over 1.
Why is it important that we [[know this]] ?
> Herzberg, [[who was homeless]], was walking her bicycle across the street,
I feel like I am supposed to care less with this fact.
[+] [-] imtyler|7 years ago|reply
I can't fully fault the driver here. It's the system.
[+] [-] sitkack|7 years ago|reply
Uber will of course claim that the driver's specific job was to ensure safety of passengers and pedestrians while putting the bulk of the responsibility on Vasquez. The blame ratios in this case are way over 1.
Why is it important that we [[know this]] ?
> Herzberg, [[who was homeless]], was walking her bicycle across the street,
I feel like I am supposed to care less with this fact.
[+] [-] craftyguy|7 years ago|reply
https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=17372773