How could a traditional taxi company apply the innovative approaches used by Uber?

The key factors in Uber's successful campaign against car caps in New York were primarily the mobilization of its users and the use of technology. Uber encouraged its users to email the mayor and city council from inside the app, resulting in thousands of emails that forced the city to abandon its plans. Furthermore, Uber built automated tools to spam lawmakers and rally users in every city, leading to more than half a million drivers and riders signing petitions in support of the company across a dozen states in the US by 2015.

Uber's user mobilization strategy worked by leveraging its user base to influence policy decisions. When New York mayor Bill de Blasio threatened to cap the number of cars on the road, Uber mobilized its users and encouraged them to email the mayor and city council from inside the app. This resulted in thousands of emails that forced the city to abandon its plans. Inspired by this success, Uber built automated tools to spam lawmakers and rally users in every city. By 2015, more than half a million drivers and riders had signed petitions in support of the company across a dozen states in the US. The impact of this strategy was significant as it helped Uber to overcome regulatory hurdles and expand its operations.