[grecy]

> If the law in Italy requires taxis and taxi-like services to to pay for certain operational licenses and to comply with certain government regulations, it is only fair that Uber and all other similar services should be expected to do the same.

I understand what you are saying, and agree in principle, though a big part of me worries the outcome is stagnation.

i.e. nothing will ever improve or change because the laws are such that everything must be done strictly to the letter.

It would appear that taxis are extremely expensive and many people around the world find them inconvenient. Uber is trying to change this. I'm not saying they should be allowed to "get away" with breaking the existing rules, but surely as a society we should allow things to be attempted/trailed if there is a chance something will get better.