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Markell says he’s on board with ridesharing companies

The governor says Uber, Lyft and Airbnb are a good fit for Wilmington.

A ride with Uber. (Photo by Flickr user Jason Tester, used under a Creative Commons license)

Gov. Jack Markell is getting on board with ridesharing companies like Uber and Lyft — that’s according to an article posted on Philly.com yesterday.
“I want to make sure we are friendly to these new industries,” Markell said in the article. He says he believes young people are attracted to urban areas (like Wilmington) where these types of services are available.

Companies: Lyft / Airbnb / Uber
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