If I break the law and hack someone's wifi for internet access in case I need to log in and fix something, that's on me. Likewise, Uber didn't make this guy drive without regard for others safety (or even suggest it for increased availability), so he alone should see the consequences of his actions. I sincerely hope that the Uber X driver has criminal charges brought against him.
If that's the case, and the law states that the taxi company is liable irrespective of whether someone is in the car, why shouldn't Uber be held to the same standard?
