"Surely the incentives & competencies would be better aligned the other way around." Or, make it easier for Uber drivers to form a union or do other forms of c

"Surely the incentives & competencies would be better aligned the other way around." Or, make it easier for Uber drivers to form a union or do other forms of collective bargaining. If there is a more equal balance of power, it should reduce the need of the government to be involved in setting the rules. I agree with your point that health and retirement benefits should not be coupled to the job.