Cabs became bloated and inefficient in most large cities in the US because of the unions/medallion system. Uber was supposed to be the answer to that, because

Cabs became bloated and inefficient in most large cities in the US because of the unions/medallion system. Uber was supposed to be the answer to that, because anyone could drive a cab and make some extra money on the side. With more and more regulation, you are essentially creating another large and bloated system. It also will impact the type of people that will be able to drive for Uber. If these regulations become the norm, there will be a fraction of the amount of people driving that will have to go through more of a formal/traditional hiring process. Anything else will cost the company too much money. "Imagine your employeer removing your healthcare and defending the decision" Uber shouldn't be considered an 'employer'. I am a software contractor and sometimes complete projects that only take a week and I never talk to the client again. This client shouldn't be paying for my health insurance. It's not really Uber's fault that drivers decide to use them as their sole source of income. You really need to weigh the costs of driving, how much you earn, and if you can afford insurance. I figured this was common sense.