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Up until recently, getting a cab in Los Angeles has been a process riddled with frustration, but now it doesn't have to be thanks in large part to the tech community in San Francisco where several start-ups have remedied the problems with using taxis the old fashioned way. From apps that dispatch luxury black town cars to rideshare networks and programs, here's a guide to six alternative taxi services and apps that combine convenience, luxury and technology to make getting around L.A. without driving a lot easier. More>>