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Of course it is. In many places (eg Toronto) I can only choose between Uber and Taxis so I'm going to go with Uber.



There is a third choice: neither. You're in Toronto for crying out loud - despite the kvetching of its residents the TTC is one of the best transit systems on the continent.

Uber is shady as fuck, so is the cab industry. Pointing out the degrees to which they are shady is not particularly useful and serves only to rationalize supporting unethical actors.


What's shady about an Uber ride? I've taken dozens and not a single one gave me any problems whatsoever.

No one's going to care how the front office of Uber acts if the product they offer is solid.


There's nothing wrong with roundup-ready corn either (well, any more than what's wrong with regular corn), but I still take issue with Monsanto.

Microsoft still made immensely popular and good products, even while they were stomping all over the tech industry in the 90s.

I agree that a good product coming out of a company with abusive practices behind-the-scenes is unlikely to be boycotted widely, but the company is still shady.


That's not the same product. I do use the TTC whenever it's convenient.


I'm curious if you use Uber because of the convenience or vehicles? I use Hailo for the convenience, but I'm curious if Uber is more convenient or you just prefer their vehicles and/or driver service.


I started using Uber in SF and continued in Toronto. This is the first I'm hearing of Hailo, might give it a shot next time I'm in Toronto.




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