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Letters to the Editor, June 26, 2017

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Theresa May arrives at the EU summit in Brussels, Belgium, on June 23. Photo: Reuters

Why so many people want Uber legalised

Many who have used Uber have a good impression of it.

The cars are newer and cleaner than taxis, and this can help to allay concerns that some customers might have about their safety and hygiene.

Also, the drivers are generally polite. They will not complain about the distances the passenger wishes to travel, even if it is short or if the area of your destination is known for traffic jams.

Drivers’ trips are recorded, and so, if customers make a complaint, it can be checked. If a complaint proves to be valid, drivers can be ­punished.

Also, Uber does not charge very high amounts. For these reasons a lot of citizens are angry with the ­government for failing to ­legalise Uber.

There is concern that once Uber penetrates the market and possibly eventually dominates it, it will raise prices, justifying increases because it has to offer a reasonable return to the ­investors.

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