The commentary I've noticed most often from Uber supporters -- not necessarily Uber itself or its drivers, btw -- is that the laws are stale, outdated, and unjust because they exist to protect cab companies from competition, and that Uber is just trying to meet customer demand in what should be a free market.
The drivers themselves may well only do it for the money, and I wouldn't be surprised at all if Uber's actual sole purpose is making money, but the overwhelming commentary from Uber's spokerspersons has been centered around providing a service that people want, which keeps the debate framed on the ethics of rule-following vs. rule-breaking.
The drivers themselves may well only do it for the money, and I wouldn't be surprised at all if Uber's actual sole purpose is making money, but the overwhelming commentary from Uber's spokerspersons has been centered around providing a service that people want, which keeps the debate framed on the ethics of rule-following vs. rule-breaking.