I think a lot of folks are nitpicking. Yes, the $4 is a shortest ride. Yes, you can park overnight in DTLA for $7. Yes, there is still traffic congestion. Y

I think a lot of folks are nitpicking. Yes, the $4 is a shortest ride. Yes, you can park overnight in DTLA for $7. Yes, there is still traffic congestion. Yes, there is a false dichotomy or two. It's not stellar reporting of the economics of it. The real point is cultural. Planning a drive is real. DUI is a way a life for a lot of people, so much so that the it is viewed as a revenue generator. Fueling and parking take a significant amount of time. Uber and similar are changing these things, at least partially because the price is right and it's pretty reliable, which the article points out. It's more convenient to take Uber to a meeting. It's more convenient to take Uber for a night out. Anecdotally, Uber changed the way I do things, and I think it's generally for the better. On the other side of the coin, I absolutely hate Uber in NYC. I've never had a good experience.