Originally Posted by super SEC

Just let me go on record to say that I'm not on Uber's side. Free enterprise is important but following laws and safety requirements is even more important. Uber seems to skirt the laws regulating taxi service. Make no mistake, they are a taxi service. If they are operating as a taxi service, they should have to meet all licensing and insurance requirements of a taxi service in the city they are operating.

If they can meet the same licensing and insurance requirements as a legit taxi service, I'm all for the increased competition. However, from what I read, they do not meet the insurance and licensing requirements in all markets and skirt the laws regulating taxi services.