I have no commercial incentive to hate them. I'm also not in an area where I'm forced to take them due to lack of public transportation options, fortunately. B

I have no commercial incentive to hate them. I'm also not in an area where I'm forced to take them due to lack of public transportation options, fortunately. Buses run on time. Every taxi I've taken here is clean. Pricing is upfront. An app exists so I can order a cab, but in the center of town, I know exactly where to find a cab if I'm out at a bar. I can also walk the 45-55 minutes home from there, but I don't always want to in winter. I prefer a system that doesn't screw over drivers. I don't want to be rated by the driver on whether or not I'm a good passenger. It seems trivial. I want someone driving for pay to have a special driver's license endorsement. I don't want to willingly give money to a company with a culture such as them. If I were in an area where another such service was available instead, I'd choose the one that is willing to work with lawmakers and cities instead of flagrantly avoiding them. That's not to say that taxi service is good everywhere or doesn't need change. I'm a supporter of public transportation and wish it were expanded. I'd only take Uber if there was absolutely no other option whatsoever, though.