Uber is very innovative, and I support the concept of Uber, but they need to follow the same rules and regulations of the taxi industry, because they can call Uber cars whatever they want, but they are still taxis.
The whole reason Uber is innovative is that it DOESN'T follow the same rules and regulations as the Taxi Industry. Supporting the concept of Uber and making them follow those regulations means you don't support Uber.The reason Uber is innovative is because it takes advantage of digital age technology.
The plain fact, however, is that Uber has mischaracterized itself to dodge labor laws, intentionally surges prices, does not require that Uber drivers have taxi licenses, and all-around does not follow the same rules that taxis do, therefore is not a level playing field.
The concept is innovative, but there are certain regulations which they must follow - like labor laws and requiring that drivers have taxi licenses.