[wayner]

As I stand back and look at the traditional vs. uber models, it seems to me that uber has not so much changed replaced or revolutionized the driver equations, but has replaced the dispatching model.

Some of the traditional dispatchers and payment techniques that I have been subject too as a passenger are terrible, as are the interiors of the cabs and the manners of those drivers.

Some cities do have a well run and respectful taxi industry though, but not many from my experience.