[131012]

And they make a lot of direct lobbying toward local government to make sure they don't enforce existing taxi laws.

[hmd_imputer]

which they should, don't you think? sometimes being disruptive is the only way to go.

[s73v3r_]

No, because they're just trying to get an exemption for themselves. If they were advocating for a change for all, that'd be better.

[hmd_imputer]

you cannot advocate for a change for all if you are the only company in that field. Uber was literally a revolution of transportation. However, as a side effect, the changes you advocate sets a precedence, thus also affects everyone, which was the case in the US. There were a few other companies who also benefited from the changes, such as Lift.

[s73v3r_]

"you cannot advocate for a change for all if you are the only company in that field."

But they're not. They're a taxi company. There are tons of those around.