> Why on earth wouldn't normal taxi regulations apply to Uber? Surely it should be counted as essentially a cab company with a fancy app, and this would solve a

> Why on earth wouldn't normal taxi regulations apply to Uber? Surely it should be counted as essentially a cab company with a fancy app, and this would solve all of these issues? In many areas, taxi supply is regulated. The fact is Uber can't be like a taxi because the laws restrict or prohibit more taxis. The analogy Uber would prefer you use is that they are a private car service, like a toned down limo with an app.