Uber Is NOT the Problem
Stop complaining about how unfair Uber is, social justice crusaders. Simple market truth: Uber would not thrive if public transit, mass transit in various forms, and licensed providers such as taxis were good enough to meet market demands. Don't complain about Uber not having to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act and other regulations while mass transit must. Think about what these complaints reveal: mass transit, with all that it must do to comply with laws, regulations, and union contracts doesn't have many happy supporters. Why is that? If the rules are so wonderful, why does anyone want an Uber or a Lyft? Why is Zipcar rising in popularity? Mass transit works in densely populated, geographically small areas. That's not most of the United States, with two-thirds of us living in suburban or rural communities. I support public transit. In fact, I believe public transit, by its natures, should be free to use because the benefits are shared in the ...