Today we talked about something we are suppose to vote for this Saturday. This "thing" we are voting for proposition 1, that states that Uber and Lyft will not have to follow what all the taxi cab drivers want them to, (like fingerprint checks). Most of the things listed on proposition one, and let me say that voting yes, means that Uber and Lyft DO NOT have to follow these, but they will increase the time to hire drivers, and also raise the prices for people to ride. I believe that proposition 1 should be passed, because they are already doing background checks when hiring, and I believe that is enough. There hasn't been a problem with Uber or Lyft in regards to people from bad backgrounds, and this wasn't brought up because of it. Yes, I understand that taxi drivers are going out of business, and the city wants money from something that is so huge in so many cities and states, but that doesn't change the fact that because of these services, DWI have decreased and you are able to get a ride much faster and cheaper. I have personally not ridden in one, just because I do not go out very much, but my friends do, and they love using it.
If this bill is not passed, these companies are threatening to leave, but I don't think they will. But they will cost more, and I think that will do more harm than good. If the prices rise, people will be more likely to pass the offer of a ride, because they don't want to pay too much. Lots of these services give out coupons and cards at events like ACL, where you get $20 dollars free first rides, and things like that. These are great deals, and thats why people are raising a fuss.
I highly suggest EVERYONE go vote on Saturday and cast your vote in as YES to get this passed, and Uber and Lyft do not have to leave or raise their prices.
