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> One consequence of Uber is more cars on the road.

How does this work out? I know so many people who just take cabs now and haven't purchased a car in a long time because of how easy Uber has made cabs and ride-sharing. Surely this means a lesser number of cars on the road?

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I don't know if its enough to offset the scenario you're familiar with but there's 1. people moving from other forms of transport to cars thanks to the convenience of uber and 2. journeys happening that otherwise would not have happened.

zero experience in this, so this might not be true. I read that due to the way most cities control parking Uber drivers often end up driving around waiting for the next fare.

Increasing cars on the road + pollution. Although you could argue there are technically less cars, it feels like there are more.

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