These awesome new services are threat to the current monopoly providers, who are in league with the city and protected from competition by city laws. I guarant

These awesome new services are threat to the current monopoly providers, who are in league with the city and protected from competition by city laws. I guarantee that that many jurisdictions will attempt to outlaw, control, or license these services. They will claim the need for "safety regulations" or similar. And a lot of cities do restrict private car and bus services-- try setting up a regular bus route in your hometown. Where I live, the major Dulles Airport even limits outbound cab service to a single provider! http://greatergreaterwashington.org/post/2920/time-to-ground-the-washington-flyer/ http://greatergreaterwashington.org/post/2920/time-to-ground...