> A startup in my town recently launched an app that basically acts as uber for established taxi companies. Interesting to see how that plays out. If it's like

> A startup in my town recently launched an app that basically acts as uber for established taxi companies. Interesting to see how that plays out. If it's like any other city, the taxi drivers will cancel the ride as soon as you get in the cab and ask you to pay them in cash (often because it's not really their cab; they're just borrowing their cousin's license/car for the night). Uber works because it's the only option for the cab driver to get paid, and in many cities they fine drivers for canceling fares.