You must not travel much Allen.  I take frequent trips to Chicago and D.C. and use Uber on a regular basis, it's great.  I will never hail a cab again in those cities.  Between the rail/metro system and Uber, I'm set.  I've never used Lyft so can't comment them.  I think your 'paid trolls for Uber or Lyft' comment is a bit suspect.  A taxi permit holder or taxi driver paid or paid troll perhaps?