What I&#x27;ll be watching for: whether a competitor (existing or startup) will exploit the two big companies&#x27; absence from the Austin ride-hailing market to gain a foothold. Unlike cities that have banned ride-hailing, Austin has made clear that it&#x27;s legal, but with certain requirements. Given that it&#x27;s legal <i>and</i> the two biggest national companies have entirely ceded the market, it could be an attractive place for a competitor to get a start.