The OP said these apps are a practical way to not get screwed as an individual traveler. I didn't read any negative generalization about the citizens of these

The OP said these apps are a practical way to not get screwed as an individual traveler. I didn't read any negative generalization about the citizens of these countries. Also there are many posts here about taxi drivers of developed countries (the "oppressors" if you want to be reductionist).