Fox 7: Travis GOP jumps in on effort to save ridesharing apps

KTBC-TV, Channel 7, in covering the effort to save companies such as Uber and Lyft in the City of Austin, gave some credit to the Travis County Republican Party for its efforts.

According to Fox 7 Austin:

The Travis County Republican Party is all for this: 

"Supporting this petition drive is a natural fit for Travis County Republicans, as we have always supported economic freedom and free speech. If ridesharing apps were as dangerous as their detractors say they are, then consumers would have already 'voted with their feet.' and found other transportation options. Why punish the success of companies such as Lyft and Uber? This is the free market dynamism at its best," said Andy Hogue with the Travis County Republicans. 

The petition is available to sign at Austin Java from 8 A.M. to 11 A.M. and from 4 P.M. to 8 P.M. The coalition says they only need 20,000 signatures but they're going for 30,000 just in case.
 
The group says once they have their signatures, they'll present the petition to the city clerk for validation.

Watch: http://www.fox7austin.com/news/local-news/65864047-story