The biggest challenge to get Uber established in more cities (they are currently in about 270 cities across the globe) has been regulatory infrastructure. The rules put in place decades ago to protect an analog economy no longer make sense, and the rules that protect the industry seem staunchly affixed in place. Kalanick challenges that these laws are preventing transportation workers from making a living wage and getting in the way of choice for the citizens as well. According to the statistics that Uber uncovered, a driver in New York City spends $40,000 per year just renting the car that they work in. Other regulatory laws around the country do not make sense for a government looking to protect its people, but rather to protect the industry. For more, check out the video below:
