> A functioning, 24/7, predictable taxi system was absolutely not available in most of the US before Uber. I find this quite surprising. I've lived in 3 countr

> A functioning, 24/7, predictable taxi system was absolutely not available in most of the US before Uber. I find this quite surprising. I've lived in 3 countries (including the US but limited to San Francisco) and calling a cab was always a reliable thing. I know my scope of experience is still limited, but Uber being the silver bullet of taxies seems to me like an overstatement. They are great, I like them, but to me they are just a better version of something else, most times. At least that statement explains more their level of success.