>What am I missing here? Their impact on oil prices today, and in the foreseeable future, is inconsequential. And sure Uber says it 'actively aims to reduce t

>What am I missing here? Their impact on oil prices today, and in the foreseeable future, is inconsequential. And sure Uber says it 'actively aims to reduce the number of cars on the road' but that's just lofty marketing speak. They just want to sell you a taxi service. But Silicon Valley startups can't just sell you useful services and products, they need to change the world.