The numbers in this article are misleading as they&#x27;re drawn from ridiculously underestimated assumptions. 25 - 33% is a more accurate number.<p>Pooled ridesharing is cheaper and better than owning a car in many cases (including mine), and the benefits will only increase with the network effect. (Imagine if 50% of the cars on the road are Ubers, and the average ETA to pickup is 30 seconds).<p>The positive externalities are more than just parking:<p>+ Less traffic congestion, shorter commutes for everyone<p>+ Less pollution and emissions, less lung cancer<p>+ More experienced drivers, less traffic accidents<p>+ And of course, less parking space.