Ridesharing services and drivers are applying public pressure on D.C. Councilmembers as they consider a sales tax increase on rides to pay for Metro service in this year’s budget.

On the afternoon of May 23, a veritable wall of pink and white stood on the steps of City Hall. Dozens of Lyft drivers, many in pink-and-white company t-shirts, had spent the day in negotiations with members of the City Council, then held a 30- minute rally to voice their opposition to the proposed 6-percent increase on gross receipts taxes for each ride within D.C. that gained an initial approval earlier this month. As the speakers came to the podium, passers by honked, waved, or gave thumbs up to show their support.

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