A large part of Uber's early success was circumventing the quite frankly corrupt and intrusive taxi regulations that had congealed everywhere. Drivers no longer had to choose between purchasing a ridiculously expensive license or working for someone else: they could use an existing car and smartphone. At least part of the wage drop was the result of lowering barriers to entry for prospective drivers. Yes, Uber exploits its drivers now, but the existing taxi system was acting as a moat to prevent people becoming drivers in the first place, which was hardly any fairer.

Maybe a better question to ask is: which protectionist laws can my app help circumvent? "Uber for breaking down NIMBY coalitions and real estate developer cartels" would be extremely welcome.