Foster, based on your comments here I'm guessing you either drive a cab or somehow involved in this "industry", otherwise you wouldn't be able to say "... for rider's protection" with a straight face. Have you seen the condition that the cabs are in? Last time I took a cab from the airport I was literally scared for my life, felt like the van will disintegrate over the next pothole and the driver wasn't exactly safe either. Every time I take an Uber in other cities, I've had nothing but great experience in new cars.