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Yes, but I think the posters concern was the opposite.

Uber can establish arbitrary rules for banning, way larger than rules for public transportation. What happens when a private entity decides to ban you from riding public transportation? And you have no car?

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The public entity subsidizing your fare can use that leverage to make sure the rules are fair.

Do you honestly believe that a town of 36000 inhabitants has any leverage against Uber?

You walk. A lot.

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