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I am really confused at this article. Uber and Lyft don't want to operate in areas that require fingerprint based background checks. I get it. Harder to get dri
by jtchang 10y ago
I am really confused at this article. Uber and Lyft don't want to operate in areas that require fingerprint based background checks. I get it. Harder to get drivers, more process, etc.
But isn't that just a cost of doing business? On the surface this seems reasonable. Uber/Lyft are welcome to raise fares if the background checks result in less drivers on the road. Subsequently the consumer is welcome to not use Uber/Lyft if it gets too expensive.
Maybe I am missing something?
- tristanj 10y agoIt's not just about Austin, it's about every other market as well. If they don't fight this here then other cities may implement similar fingerprinting restrictions, citing Austin as example. Uber and Lyft have strong incentives to contain this kind of legislation before it spreads.
- HappyTypist 10y agoThis is just rent seeking by the govt. and taxi / limo industry. It's an artificial barrier to entry.