You're absolutely right. I don't know what OP is going on about but no there were 0 taxis with apps at least in Birmingham. I just checked with my friends too

You're absolutely right. I don't know what OP is going on about but no there were 0 taxis with apps at least in Birmingham. I just checked with my friends too and not one person remembers using an app to call a cab before uber. It is possible that some company possibly offered it but it certainly wasn't a popular option before Uber and it was just awful using the taxis here.