By R. Brownell “One of the great mistakes is to judge policies and programs by their intentions rather than their results.” -Milton Friedman New York City, NY- Month after month of state and county level attacks throughout the country on app-based ridesharing companies such as Uber and Lyft, have finally caused Uber General Manager Josh Mohrer…
By R. Brownell 1. It Would Stop Competition The ability to become your own boss and work on your own terms is part of what makes these app based technology services so successful. Yet, progressives throughout the country have attempted to stop companies like Uber from classifying the individuals who opt into the business as “private contractors”…
By Peter Fricke Uber supporters held rallies in Kansas City Thursday to protest a proposed ordinance requiring rideshare drivers to pay a fee for permission to ply their trade in the city. The Kansas City Star reported Thursday that, “A parade of UberX drivers and passengers implored a City Council committee Thursday to loosen proposed vehicle-for-hire rules and make it easier…