Raising the tax from ten cents to 47 cents will just give Uber and Lyft some free publicity, and more business. Thanks BBell.
I drive for both Uber and Lyft in my home town, and I feel I am performing a valuable service. In my case, I prefer to drive at night because my eyes are sensitive to bright lights, so a lot of my customers are drunk, and I am getting them home safely. The passengers also appreciate how I get to them quicker than a taxi, I’m more affordable, and not required to have an attitude.