[cosban]

I find it interesting that the article fails to mention the reason behind the bans. Perhaps they expect us to already know that it's due to problems with driver background checks. (correct me if I'm wrong)

Then again, if the argument is that in a pure libertarian system consumers would drive out bad actors like this, I'm not sure that this line of thinking would hold. The convenience of a cheap ride would seem to be worth the cost of the seemingly small chance that a user might be assaulted if the world worked this way.

[disordinary]

Due to driver checks and also having software which actively tried to hide Ubers activities from regulators.

[furioussloth]

There is no proof of that being used in London. Also all the drivers in London are certified drivers.

[chrismealy]

A fun game to play with any Tyler Cowen article is to ask, "How is he playing dumb this time?" You'll always win.