What I'll be watching for: whether a competitor (existing or startup) will exploit the two big companies' absence from the Austin ride-hailing market to gain a

What I'll be watching for: whether a competitor (existing or startup) will exploit the two big companies' absence from the Austin ride-hailing market to gain a foothold. Unlike cities that have banned ride-hailing, Austin has made clear that it's legal, but with certain requirements. Given that it's legal and the two biggest national companies have entirely ceded the market, it could be an attractive place for a competitor to get a start.