Why is Uber not headlining a political movement not to be regulated unnecessarily?

I think most consumers don't want this regulatory interference, and many would probably be willing to participate in a movement to protect Uber and the like. A consumer and voter movement would be far more effective than tangling with regulators and cartels.

I would certainly reconsider my vote for a politician playing this sort of protectionist game. "XYZ wants to take away your right to convenient transportation" may go a long way.