> no, this isn't correct and on its face looks like a straw man, so i'm pretty sure you're arguing in bad faith, but i'll try to give someone of the "market" mindset a market argument.

Please refrain from ad hominem attacks. GP has a valid point.

> ride sharing became so economical that bus riders, pedestrians and cyclists changed their behavior to make use of it.

If that is your concern, what explains popularity of Uber in London / Paris, which have excellent public transport as well as massive customer base for that public transport? Clearly, Uber is providing good value there.