Comment Comment by bobby_9x "Really all I've taken away from this is to not really worry about state laws."If you want to change an entire industry, then yes. Sometimes it's better to ask for forgiveness than permission.Uber has opened up the ride-sharing market to many more people. You don't need a $1,000,000 medallion to make money as a driver any longer.Since the monopoly has been forcibly broken, it also created competition, which in turn lowers the price for the consumer.It's a win-win. They are only breaking laws protecting unethical business practices of the taxi cab companies. parent bobby_9x 10 years ago
If you want to change an entire industry, then yes. Sometimes it's better to ask for forgiveness than permission.
Uber has opened up the ride-sharing market to many more people. You don't need a $1,000,000 medallion to make money as a driver any longer.
Since the monopoly has been forcibly broken, it also created competition, which in turn lowers the price for the consumer.
It's a win-win. They are only breaking laws protecting unethical business practices of the taxi cab companies.