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> They are only breaking laws protecting unethical business practices of the taxi cab companies.

That, and also laws protecting ethical business practices of the taxi cab companies, which are often unprofitable but desirable for the city population. And also laws protecting employees. And tax codes.

It's true that Uber managed to stir the pot, and definitely helped in fixing the stagnation of taxi services sooner. But that doesn't excuse their flippant attitude towards law and society, or corrupt example they give to the future startup founders.