US EditionGovernor Jared Polis Vetoes Rideshare Safety Bill
- On Friday, Governor Jared Polis rejected House Bill 1291, legislation intended to increase regulatory oversight of rideshare companies in Colorado.
- The bill was developed in response to thousands of cases documenting violence and assault connected to rideshare platforms and aimed to strengthen protections for consumers.
- HB 1291 would have mandated criminal background checks every six months, driver reviews for complaints, responses to subpoenas within 48 hours, and allowed optional in-vehicle audio-video recordings.
- Governor Polis described the bill as "unworkable," citing unclear language on recordings, strict timelines, and legal risks, while Uber warned it might cease Colorado operations if the bill passed.
- The veto sparked strong criticism from Democratic sponsors who said Polis sided with corporate interests over survivors and vowed to continue fighting for rideshare safety reforms.
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Governor Jared Polis vetoes rideshare safety bill
Editor's note: The following story contains a recounting of an alleged sexual assault. DENVER, Colo. (KRDO) -- Governor Jared Polis has vetoed House Bill 1291, which would have required background checks every six months for rideshare drivers for companies like Lyft and Uber. The bill also required in-vehicle cameras that drivers or passengers could request to turn on, and would have barred drivers who had been convicted of certain sexual or vio…
Colorado Politics
Colorado Springs GazetteGov. Jared Polis vetoes rideshare bill, citing vague language, fear of losing companies
Gov. Jared Polis on Friday vetoed House Bill 1291, a bill that would have put more teeth in regulating rideshare companies.
Colorado Newsline
Colorado governor vetoes Uber, Lyft passenger safety bill
Sen. Jessie Danielson, right, hugs Rep. Jenny Willford after a ride-sharing safety bill passed the Colorado Senate during the last day of the 2025 legislative session on May 7, 2025 at the Colorado Capitol. (Lindsey Toomer/Colorado Newsline)Colorado Gov. Jared Polis vetoed a bill on Friday afternoon that would have required more safety features in ride-hailing services, writing that the legislation would risk the future of companies like Uber an…
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