What he found even more objectionable was that Uber was using the iPhone as a taximeter to calculate fares. Meters are traditionally calibrated and closely monitored by cities’ weights and measures departments to protect customers from price gouging. He and Graves, who had been friendly since their first meeting and had attended some MTA meetings together, argued about it over the phone. “Hey, let’s completely disregard decades of regulation!” Wolpert shouted at him. “How is this a good idea?”
