There has been much conjecture for some time regarding the effects ride hailing apps like Uber are having on New York City's famed taxis. Generally, the impression is that Uber's popularity is hurting the yellow and green cabs' business, and that's not hard to believe whatsoever.

But did you ever wonder where the majority of people get picked up by Uber? We already know that yellow cabs and the outer boroughs mix like oil and water: that's basically the whole reason why green cabs exist. 

So where are all these Uber riders' trips originating? Surprise (not really though), it's mainly middle and lower Manhattan. Yes, the very same fertile ground the yellow cabs have been thriving on for decades. 

Data for the first half of 2015 is now available and there are some interesting conclusions to be drawn. First, some perspective. 

Uber's highest concentration of NYC business between January and June of this year-- with over 100,000 rides-- was in Manhattan, Williamsburg, Greenpoint, Crown Heights North, Bushwick South, Park Slope, and La Guardia and Kennedy Airports. 

Up next, at between 50,000 and 100,000 rides, are Harlem, Morningside Heights, Alphabet City, FiDi, Astoria, Long Island City, Bushwick North, Bed-Stuy, and so on. 

You kind of get the idea. Not totally centrally located areas, but also not the deepest neighborhoods in the outer boroughs. 

Uber's fastest growing boroughs are Staten Island, the Bronx, Queens, Brooklyn, and Manhattan-- in that order. It's understandable that the $50 billion-valued app's fastest growth is in the boroughs it services the least at the moment-- but it's growing. And fast. 

And now, you can see exactly where they're growing and by how much with this handy map pictured above.

via Politico

So what's the effect all of this Uber business is having on the yellow and green cabs? Nobody knows exactly, but it's safe to bet that all those riding with Uber are not riding in yellows as frequently. 

Plus, there are literally millions of people living outside the standard yellow cab zone-- and that's where Uber is expected to grow the most in months to come. 

Outside of New York City, there's a strong demand for Uber and other ride apps like Lyft. 

But due to a insurance restriction, they're currently illegal upstate. There is, however, a petition to pass a bill in the State Assembly that would open up the region to Uber and similar services. 

What do you think of that, New Yorkers? Should it pass.. or nah?

Check out Yellow Taxis Are Now Testing an Uber-Like App (Without Surge Pricing)! 

[via Politico]