> but regular cabs have been phone hailable forever With Uber you also get know the fare upfront, the time of arrival, no need to tell them your address, there

> but regular cabs have been phone hailable forever With Uber you also get know the fare upfront, the time of arrival, no need to tell them your address, there is a driver reputation filter, passenger insurance and it's safer than normal cabs in many countries. Not the same thing as a phone call.