I don't think being able to catch a cab, at all, is a 'big-city amenity'.

Also keep in mind Austin is one of the biggest growing cities in the entire US.

etc. I could keep on arguing the point, but I nuked my previous account on here because of petty negativity like this, so I'd rather not.

Thankfully everybody I've met in person here has been incredibly friendly and hospitable which has left a big impression on me about Austin and the US in general. I will take that as my example, not this mean-spirited comment.