Sacramento’s Rideshare Ruse: Power Grab Disguised as Progress

Newsom and Democrats used the threat of ongoing overregulation and new harmful legislation to bully Uber and Lyft into a deal that’s bad news for consumers.

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How Newsom’s Deal Threatens Your Wallet

Imagine this: You’re standing on a busy street corner after a long day, pulling out your phone to hail an Uber or Lyft. The app loads, you punch in your destination, and—bam—the fare pops up at double what you’re used to paying. It’s not surge pricing from rush hour; it’s the new normal. You stare at the screen, weigh your options, and end up walking or squeezing onto overcrowded public transit instead. This isn’t some distant dystopia—it’s a very real scenario barreling toward California riders, courtesy of a recent “deal” struck in Sacramento.

Newsom and Democrats used the threat of ongoing overregulation and new harmful legislation to bully Uber and Lyft into a deal that’s bad news for consumers.

Read on to see how government meddling could turn affordable rides into a luxury few can swing….

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