> then throw money at lobbyists and lawyers to change the policy. But when they changed the local taxi laws/policies, they opened the doors to all ride sharin

> then throw money at lobbyists and lawyers to change the policy. But when they changed the local taxi laws/policies, they opened the doors to all ride sharing competitors as well, didn't they? If so that wouldn't necessarily count as a competitive advantage, more of a cost of entry to the market.