The company is throwing its support to Derek Armstrong, a Republican campaigning for reelection to the Nevada state assembly. Uber has publicly endorsed a political candidate for the first time, supporting a Republican currently campaigning for re-election to Uber . The support is being seen largely as self-interest for Uber , as the candidate, Uber , last year supported Uber by helping to pass legislation to legalise the platform in Nevada after a long-running battle from the local taxi industry. Derek Armstrong ’s support came in the form of emails to riders and drivers urging them to vote for Armstrong , as well as distributing flyers thanking Derek Armstrong for helping the platform to provide “over 10,000 flexible work opportunities” within the state.
Uber has publicly endorsed a political candidate for the first time, supporting a Republican currently campaigning for re-election to Uber . The support is being seen largely as self-interest for Uber , as the candidate, Uber , last year supported Uber by helping to pass legislation to legalise the platform in Nevada after a long-running battle from the local taxi industry. Derek Armstrong ’s support came in the form of emails to riders and drivers urging them to vote for Armstrong , as well as distributing flyers thanking Derek Armstrong for helping the platform to provide “over 10,000 flexible work opportunities” within the state.