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b_b  ·  3439 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Riots in Paris as Uber Undercuts Taxis

I agree that uber isn't a perfect solution. But on the positive side, they've made getting a ride in non traditional taxi markets easy (like midsize cities and suburbs, where your choice used to be drunk drive or don't go out). I also think that in some cases taxi regulations have gone from protecting safety and traffic to down right rent seeking. I think the success of uber indicates that people are generally unhappy with the status quo. Local governments should work to fix the issues in the best case scenario.