So they should charge more (read: any price > $0) for parking.

It baffles me how much of the most expensive real estate on earth is dedicated to free car storage.

> they should charge more (read: any price > $0) for parking

People who park their cars go to town halls. They turn out to vote. They call their representatives.

I called my City Councilman, who is also the Speaker proposing this bill, and was apparently the first person to call in opposition. Everyone else focussed on how Uber is a den of sexual harassment and it's about time we did something about them. If that is the balance, this bill is good politics. Even if it's counterproductive.

People who park their cars have enough money to be able to vote, call their representatives, and go to town halls (not to mention to have cars).

It's not "good politics" if influence is only available to the affluent.