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No. I don't think those things. I think I as a consumer can pick the ride option I want. I also think Uber benefits from providing a safe and reliable service (which they do).

Have you ever taken an Uber? Have you ever taken a cab? Every Uber ride I've ever taken (a lot, in many different cities) has been more or less pleasant and friction free. Most cab rides have been quite the opposite.

I 100% feel safer in an Uber than in a taxi. Try paying a taxi with a credit card some day and let us know how that goes. At best you'll have to argue with the driver to accept it. Most likely the machine will be "broken".