It's still normal in a fair number of midsized cities. Try getting a taxi or rideshare in Flint, Michigan. The taxi will quote you a two hour wait but never sho

It's still normal in a fair number of midsized cities. Try getting a taxi or rideshare in Flint, Michigan. The taxi will quote you a two hour wait but never show up. Uber/Lyft will show no drivers anywhere closer than Detroit. Even if one takes your fare, they will ultimately cancel it because it makes no sense for them to do. A night out in a city like this means either a designated driver or drunk driving. There are no alternatives.