Right, they could easily install their own traffic sensors and license plate readers but that would cost so instead they demand the data from the companies. I'm

Right, they could easily install their own traffic sensors and license plate readers but that would cost so instead they demand the data from the companies. I'm not a big fan on how Uber bypasses laws but LA could also get this data from the cell carriers. That would give them a great view of how and when they need to move every single person in LA around at every single second.