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Governor Jared Polis Vetoes Rideshare Safety Bill

Jared Polis · Denver

Governor Jared Polis Vetoes Rideshare Safety Bill

62% Center coverage: 8 sources

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…See the Story

Edgewater Police Officer Placed on Leave Amid Investigation Into Arrest of CVS Employee

CVS · Edgewater

Edgewater Police Officer Placed on Leave Amid Investigation Into Arrest of CVS Employee

67% Center coverage: 3 sources

An Edgewater police officer is currently on administrative leave following the arrest of a CVS employee.See the Story

Lyft Is Starting to Make some Right Moves with Urging From Activist Engine Capital. What's Next

Lyft Is Starting to Make some Right Moves with Urging From Activist Engine Capital. What's Next

100% Center coverage: 3 sources

Ken Squire breaks down the Engine position in Lyft.See the Story

Lyft Driver Reportedly Held Hostage in Dawson County Sheriff's Office

100% Center coverage: 2 sources

A Lyft driver is safe after being held hostage in the Dawson County Sheriff’s Office, according to deputies. The suspect is now in jail, according to DCSO.Lyft · Dawson County See the Story

Keep It Local: Casper’s Cab Companies Are Still Driving the Community Forward

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

With 20+ years of service, Casper Cabs leads a team of local transportation providers committed to community, reliability and care.In a time when ride-hailing apps like Uber and Lyft dominate smartphones, Casper’s hometown cab companies want to remind the community: We’re still here — and we’ve always had your back.Casper Cabs, the city’s longest-running taxi service, has been serving residents for over two decades, offering dependable, local tr…Apps · Casper Read Article

Redesigned bus network changing the travel game in South Bend

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SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- The South Bend Public Transportation Corporation (Transpo) in partnership with the Michiana Area Council of Governments (MACOG) and the Interurban Trolley implemented redesigned bus networks on Monday.Lyft · South Bend Read Article

Akron Police Investigating Robbery of Lyft Driver by Passengers

100% Center coverage: 2 sources

Akron police are investigating an early Sunday robbery where a Lyft driver and two passengers were forced out of the drivers car by the suspects.Lyft · Akron See the Story

Rideshare drivers and operators face increased scrutiny in Brampton

Brampton is increasing its oversight over the operation of rideshare services run by such companies as Uber, Lyft and Hopp. Under the new bylaws, all licensed platforms must confirm their drivers hold valid licences and operate fit, roadworthy vehicles. As well, under the new regulation, Brampton bylaw officers now have the authority to issue tickets directly to drivers for violations such as operating without a proper licence, using an unfit ve…Lyft · Brampton Read Article

Uber Hardens Controls in Florida: Mandatory Identity Verification and Anti-Fraud Measures · Global Voices

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed legislation that will implement significant changes for platform drivers such as Uber and Lyft as of July 1, 2025. The law seeks to strengthen security in shared transportation and punish identity impersonation more severely. Bill 1525 states that impersonating a platform driver will be a second-degree misdemeanor, and if another crime is committed, it will be elevated to a third-degree felony.This measure ai…Ron DeSantis · Florida See the Story

Top articles for the week ending May 31, 2025

Top articles for the week ending May 31, 2025 kcpnews2 Sun, 06/01/2025 - 05:00 Image (Kiowa County Press) Curious Kids: When does a kid become an adult?Birthdays and Anniversaries - May 26-June 1, 2025Cooking at Home - Potato Beef CasseroleEarthTalk - How big a role has corruption played in slowing the global fight to combat climate change?EarthTalk - ¿Qué papel ha desempeñado la corrupción en la ralentización de la lucha mundial contra el cam…Corruption · Eads Read Article

How might the Lyft and FREENOW acquisition impact the taxi industry?

FREENOW currently runs across more than 150 cities, including major UK hubs such as London, Manchester and Birmingham.Around 90% of its bookings come from licensed taxis, a focus the company says will continue post-acquisition. With FREENOW retaining its leadership team and branding, UK taxi drivers are unlikely to see any major operational changes until well after the deal is finalised in the second half of 2025.The move gives Lyft a direct rou…Lyft · United Kingdom Read Article

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