I remember official cabs that were also predatory (especially to gullible tourists) and abusive (especially to minorities). Uber's star rating system is not gre

I remember official cabs that were also predatory (especially to gullible tourists) and abusive (especially to minorities). Uber's star rating system is not great, but it's vastly better than the blatant customer-ripping-off assholism of the pre-Uber taxi era.