Plataformas digitais de transporte e uso algorítmico do território brasileiro

Abstract

The article presents the results of ongoing research on digital platforms and uberization, seeking to emphasize the territorial dimension of contemporary digitization processes. The analytical cutout is dedicated to ride-hailing platforms, such as Uber and 99-DiDi, in addition to some examples of those linked to the delivery sector. From a theoretical point of view, it is proposed to think of digital platforms as territorial platforms, since the meaning of these corporations is not alienated from the historically materiality, despite the informational density that differentiates them. Likewise, based on the proposal formulated by Santos (1994b), it is proposed to think about the algorithmic use of territory, to qualify the corporate use operate by these platforms. In this sense, the case of the mapping hexagons developed by Uber (H3, or Hexagonal Hierarchical Spatial Index) is expanded. Methodologically, the research is based on a bibliographic review, surveys of primary and secondary data, interviews, and fieldwork. The conclusions point to the creation of new inequalities and indicate new challenges for understanding the uses of the territory by digital platforms, as well as disputes linked to state planning of territory and traffic.