You could be onto something. I’ve never used Uber and have never really understood what all the hype has been about. I mean, although I have my own car and don’t have much reason to use it, I suppose it gives people without transportation another option. But still, there always seemed to be a hype factor involved. Maybe its real value is in tracking people, as you suggest.
Uber used to be a great value. I could take an Uber to the airport for $12, versus $23 with a taxi. But that’s changed.