Hamptons Delaying the Inevitable by Preventing Uber Despite Demand (click through to watch video)

Towns and Villages with entrenched relationships with local taxi services are fighting against Uber, Lyft and others. The Invisible Hand of the Market (thanks Adam Smith!) will declare ultimate victory for the new services. As resident of the East End, I can't wait for app-enabled car service.

According to CBS New York:

“We certainly don’t want people drinking and driving, so it’s a model that could work out here,” Southampton Town Supervisor Jay Schneiderman said, “We just don’t want to create an unfair advantage for Uber which they currently have.”

Taxi owners who say business was crushed by Uber want an even playing field.

“They come from city, they sleep in cars and only work the weekend. Taking local business away,” All Hampton Taxi Owner Rhahat Mumtaz said.

“It’s not only leveling the playing field, it’s also protection of constituents,” Southampton Town Councilman and bill sponsor, Stan Glinka said.

Riders worry that registration will keep Uber out. Horror stories abound of endless waits and exorbitant fares for standard cabs.

Source: http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2016/03/08/east-end-uber-regulations/