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Trump May Have Just Built His First Bridge to Silicon Valley

What are some of the biggest transportation issues Elaine Chao is going to need to address when it comes to the gig economy?
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Former Labor Secretary Elaine Chao arrives at Trump Tower on Nov. 21 in New York to meet with President-elect Donald Trump.Carolyn Kaster / AP
By Alyssa Newcomb

President-elect Donald Trump may just have done one thing right when it comes to pleasing Silicon Valley, a place where he hasn't had many friends.

Trump's decision to nominate Elaine Chao as transportation secretary was praised by Uber and Lyft, who expressed their excitement to work with Chao.

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Former Labor Secretary Elaine Chao arrives at Trump Tower on Nov. 21 in New York to meet with President-elect Donald Trump.Carolyn Kaster / AP

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An Uber is posted in the window of a car in New York in 2015.Eduardo Munoz / Reuters
Alyssa Newcomb

Alyssa Newcomb is an NBC News contributor who writes about business and technology.