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Could Uber’s driverless cars create regular income for investors?



 

In an interesting article in the FT there was a proposal of how Uber could follow the lead set by the property sector - which established Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITS)  - and create car ‘fleet investment trusts’ (Fleits). While the FT incorrectly stated that the US REIT’s market is valued at $3 trillion (as opposed the $1.7 trillion that E&Y quoted), maybe we will indeed see Uber or car manufacturers seriously consider Fleits, especially if they can be created in a digital format.

 

As Uber struggle to make a profit, the...