I'm not saying it'll be smooth sailing at all, just that this isn't the right time to cut access given all the other issues that are ongoing.
Tell that to Uber and Lyft.
Tell them what? That they are required to operate in CA no matter the terms? Good luck with that.
I know global warming is a pretty controversial topic on this site, but I expect the frequency and severity of "other issues" to increase in the future. Thus what you're saying is there will never be a right time.