Well Known Judge Makes Case for Differences Between Uber/Lyft & Taxis

The Judge: Judge Richard Posner of the 7th Circuit of Appeals

His explanation of the differences between ride share and taxis:

• “You think there’s nothing new about Uber? That’s absurd.”
• Ride share is like what happened to horse and buggies when automobile taxis emerged
• The taxi regulations are like creating a cartel

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