[jyl]

Uber works very well for the customer. Convenient, inexpensive, good service. Cars are clean, drivers are competent, no tipping.

I don't know how well it works for the drivers. There's always been a fair bit of controversy there. Still, people keep driving for Uber, and no one forces then to do so.

It is pretty hard on the taxi companies, but that's life in a competitive market. The very best taxi company in Portland is RadioCab, their drivers are still surviving, and I still use RadioCab about half the time, Uber the rest of the time, and I don't use the crappy taxi companies.

I used to be happy my daughter had Uber available in her college town, so that she could get home safely after a late night at the library or a party. Then Eugene kicked Uber out of town, and that eliminated a safe, affordable transportation option.

One of my friends drives Uber part time, to make a little money. I'm glad he has that option.