California’s gig worker Prop 22 ruled unconstitutional by superior court

Well, one can always count on California socialists to come down on the wrong side of anything regarding the economy. Companies like Uber, Lyft, Doordash and Grubhub fill a niche in the economy that not only fits perfectly with many customers, but with the drivers too. I am an Uber Eats driver myself. I haven’t been out in quite a while because I don’t really need the money. But when I was driving, it was to occasionally supplement my income. I didn’t need benefits or retirement or anything like that. It was a perfect fit for me.

But here is the thing. My wife and I use these services occasionally and a meal for 2 from most places now runs a minimum of $50. If these companies are forced to supply the usual benefits to employees, that price will probably double. Even with a 50% increase, I would probably stop using them. It would be too expensive. And while these companies would simply be doing what many people think is right, their service would immediately stop being a perfect fit for me as a customer.

And I would ask all the west coast socialists, “What happens when these businesses dry up?” These food delivery services are a convenience, not a necessity. When push comes to shove, customers will just stop using the services. Then what?

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