# How have Uber and Lyft affected the old-style taxi companies?

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**Category:** Factual Questions\
**Created:** [November 3, 2026, 4:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-have-uber-and-lyft-affected-the-old-style-taxi-companies/1034366 "2026-11-03T04:35:47Z")\
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**Post date:** [November 5, 2026, 3:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-have-uber-and-lyft-affected-the-old-style-taxi-companies/1034366/2 "2026-11-05T03:35:43Z")

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