Originally Posted by
Chinook
Um, I wouldn't peg you for being against government regulation of business quality. Personally, I think it's a great idea to regulate this shit more, especially in a huge (physically) city that has poor public transportation and an active social scene. In fact, I'm surprised they don't have some type of public version of this. Seems like a way to accomplish everyone's goals (except the companies) until they can get something permanent worked out. That's even more true if Uber and Lyft keep to their pledge to stay out of the city. If Austin showed a public option is viable, then they could set a huge precedent.