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?