[objclxt]

> Slowly the price advantage that Uber has by using loopholes fades away.

They don't even always have a price advantage anymore, especially if there's a surge. I needed a cab from Chicago Midway to my hotel last night, Uber's upfront price was $48 (and an eight minute wait), a regular taxi was $40 (including 15% tip) and no wait. I took the latter.

[aianus]

In my experience, whenever Uber is surging enough to make cabs cheaper (2.5x in my city), there are no cabs to be found. That or the cabs try to scam you by asking for extra cash off meter (happened to me on New Year's Eve).

[sekasi]

It's interesting that you call Uber 'surging' but cabbies doing the same 'scamming'. I understand what you're saying but they are quite comparable..

[fernandotakai]

because taxi drivers cannot, at least where i live, by law, change their fare. uber/lyft told me (and i agreed by using their service) they would change the fare based on demand.

[beedogs]

So, as long as they use the proper terminology, you're fine with being scammed.

[cozzyd]

The Orange line is $2.25 :)

[revmoo]

How'd you know though? I once called a cab company asking for a price quote and they refused.