tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4900303239154048192.post2195704415910931671..comments2024-03-06T06:34:42.881-05:00Comments on EconoSpeak: Advantage Ordo-LiberalismUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4900303239154048192.post-11228332919254601122014-09-03T13:34:11.067-04:002014-09-03T13:34:11.067-04:00I'm not a huge fan of Uber, but the current ta...I'm not a huge fan of Uber, but the current taxi system doesn't work that well in lots of places either. I don't know about Germany, but in the U.S. taxis don't serve all neighborhoods and often discriminate on the basis of race. There probably are not enough taxis in many markets. In some cases, Uber might get cities to improve the taxi system. http://www.shareable.net/blog/why-banning-uber-makes-seoul-even-more-of-a-sharing-city<br /><br />I am a huge fan of apps like Blablacar that facilitate ridesharing (or digital hitchhiking). These platforms could actual raise vehicle occupancy and reduce carbon emissions. Although they have yet to take off in the US, I think it would be a mistake to require drivers on these services to meet the same safety standards as taxis.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08336284393497375571noreply@blogger.com