The AB5 legislation has ramifications also for Uber’s riders (likely a large portion of California voters). They will be paying for Uber’s increased costs through higher prices and potentially, diminished availability of rides.
Uber, fortunately, is not taking the government’s initiation of force lying down. It is already altering its app to show that its drivers are independent contractors like truckers and free-lance journalists (who are also seeking exemptions from the law).