In the final hours of the 2025 legislative session, state lawmakers push to get bills across the finish line

Uber Threatens to Exit Colorado Over New Rideshare Safety Bill

One sponsor of the bill called Uber’s threat a “cynical and disheartening move by a multi-billion dollar company.”…

Lawmakers send rideshare safety measure to governor's desk on last day of session

DENVER (KDVR) — State lawmakers closed out the regular legislative session Wednesday evening, and before they left, they sent a bill to Governor Jared Polis that has a major company threatening to leave the state. A bill looking to add extra safety parameters for ride-share companies underwent some big changes in the final hours of the session, but the bill's prime sponsor believes the bill will still protect Coloradans. Lawmakers act on ar…

Uber restates threat to leave Colorado unless Polis vetoes rideshare bill

Uber said a bill creating new restrictions in Colorado on rideshare companies did not change enough to keep the company from leaving if enacted.

In the final hours of the 2025 legislative session, state lawmakers push to get bills across the finish line

DENVER Wednesday marks the end of Colorado's 2025 legislative session.The last day of the session was more relaxed than usual, but state lawmakers still had plenty to do.Lawmakers gave final approval to amendments that were added to dozens of bills, including House Bill 25-1291, which would increase safety requirements for rideshare companies like Uber and Lyft. State Rep. Jenny Willford, D-Westminster, sponsored the bill after she was reportedl…

Alleged robbery, sexual assault in unlicensed rideshare vehicle in Thunder Bay, Ont., prompt safety concerns

A recent incident involving an alleged robbery and sexual assault in an unlicensed rideshare vehicle in Thunder Bay, Ont., has spurred conversations about safety. As the City of Thunder Bay warns people of the dangers of unlicensed operators, the founder of the only licensed rideshare service in the city is calling for more municipal oversight.

Colorado Senate approves ride-sharing safety bill with substantial amendments • Colorado Newsline

Rep. Jenny Willford, a Northglenn Democrat, speaks about the Transportation Network Company Consumer Protection Act at the Colorado Capitol on Feb. 28, 2025. (Sara Wilson/Colorado Newsline)Lawmakers heavily amended a bill on Tuesday that aims to improve safety for users of ride-sharing services like Uber, two weeks after the company threatened to pull out of the state if the legislation became law unchanged. The Senate then gave preliminary appr…