INTERIM. How Ride Share Wins at a Western State Capitol.

4 ways Uber and Lyft are winning at the California Capitol:

• Power in Numbers. They can rally drivers, riders, and have lots of hired consultants and lobbyists
• Both parties like Ride Share.
  • ​California Democrats like the innovation
  • Texas Conservatives like the free market business aspect
• Neither State nor Cities want to regulate ride share. Power struggle is to the state’s advantage
• Delay is good for Ride Share. Ride share market share grows during times of delay and the taxi cab market share shrinks.

Uber and Lyft are winning at the state Capitol — here’s why | Los Angeles Times