I cheer for that possibility, but the outlook is gloomy. The taxi industry is so heavily regulated in many major cities, that they might as well make the driver

I cheer for that possibility, but the outlook is gloomy. The taxi industry is so heavily regulated in many major cities, that they might as well make the drivers government employees. The supply of medallions/plates are very limited (drivers don't even own the car, in many cases, having to lease from one of the cartel members that have a medallion), and they often can't set their own fares. It has to be one of the least-free markets in North America.