This is why folks hire lobbyists and donate to campaigns; one could imagine a world where Über founders are donating to or striking a deal with a city's politicians in order to ensure favorable treatment or influence towards pro-Uber policies.

Über is trying to succeed by killing an industry.

When you threaten to take jobs out of the economy, expect political resistance.

Do you believe they'll succeed?

Nope. They're fighting this war on too many fronts at once.