While I happily read the BBC quite often, I feel this report is a bit misguided when it suggests that Macron was doing anything wrong.

Uber and his ministry were looking at creating a regulatory framework for ride-sharing. The BBC frames this as Macron ignoring illegal activity. I think from Macron's perspective Uber's activity was "unregulated" not "illegal". That's a healthy approach towards change. Otherwise we can't renew our laws.

The BBC's view of how politicians and innovators should interact seems to be too narrow. I think Macron can be a role model actually.

also yes Travis was a controversial figure, that seems beside the point. Stuff he did elsewhere don't seem to matter here.