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Evading regulations is the whole business model of companies like Uber and AirBnB.

• nickff 12y ago
  The most interesting part of this is that the regulations were ostensibly instituted to protect the public from a parade of horribles; but the public seems to like the 'dangerous' service.
  • dfxm12 12y ago
    There's a difference between "like" and "accept the risk of". I would never have used airbnb or Uber (and the like) if I hadn't heard good things about the services from my friends. Plus, these services offer me something that "legit" ones don't. Sometimes I can't get a cab, or get refused service. Sometimes it's cheaper to rent a whole house rather than enough hotel rooms for a large family... Look, there's times when I was in a black (or yellow) taxi and didn't feel safe. Just because regulations are in place, that doesn't mean the public is always safe. Regulators aren't always watching, nor are they always straight.
• stephenhuey 12y ago
  That's not true. Uber is ahead on some basic features like being able to track the progress of the approaching car and seeing the driver's photo on your smartphone. Also, I think they still provide drivers with rates that increase when demand rises. So they compete by providing better perks for both drivers and riders.