On the recordOctober 15, 2019
We are not here to malign Uber and Lyft. There is probably not a member of this committee that hasn't, on occasion, taken an Uber or Lyft ride. But we have obligations of our own to the public.
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congress.govEleanor Holmes Norton: “We are not here to malign Uber and Lyft. There is probably not a member of this committee that hasn't, on occasion…”
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Norton acknowledges the committee's use of ride-hailing but emphasizes their duty to the public.
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