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Governor Polis vetoes rideshare background check bill over safety concerns
By A. K. Howerter | May 30, 2025
Chamber of Progress expressed gratitude to Governor Jared Polis for vetoing HB25-1291, a rideshare background check bill.
Colorado Sun editor: ‘Lyft formally requests’ Gov. Polis to veto anti-rideshare bill
By A. K. Howerter | May 16, 2025
Jesse Aaron Paul, a political reporter and editor for The Colorado Sun, reported that Lyft has formally requested Governor Jared Polis to veto a newly passed bill due to concerns over vague language and potential unintended consequences.
Uber Spokesperson on HB25-1291: The bill will 'force Uber to shut down operations'
By A. K. Howerter | May 9, 2025
A spokesperson for Uber has said that Colorado House Bill 25-1291 could lead to the shutdown of its operations in the state, with significant consequences for both drivers and riders.
ATRA president: Colorado rideshare bill 'is unnecessary and risks increasing costs'
By A. K. Howerter | May 9, 2025
Tiger Joyce, president of the American Tort Reform Association (ATRA), said in a press release that Colorado House Bill 1291 would enable lawyers to exploit consumer protection laws to increase liability in rideshare cases.
New Colorado bill aims to strengthen rideshare consumer protections
By A. K. Howerter | Apr 30, 2025
The Colorado General Assembly has announced House Bill 25-1291, which seeks to expand consumer protections and impose new operational requirements on transportation network companies in the state.
Professional Risk Managers Board co-chair: 'Frivolous lawsuits have made homebuilding impossible in the state'
By A. K. Howerter | Apr 17, 2025
Richard Ellis, co-chair of the Board of Directors Committee of the Professional Risk Managers' International Association (PRMIA), said that California's housing crisis stems from political actions and stringent regulations rather than insufficient...
New initiative challenges drivers to adopt car-light lifestyles
By A. K. Howerter | Jul 1, 2024
Cars are becoming increasingly expensive, with the cost of vehicle ownership reaching an all-time high. Beyond personal finances, widespread car ownership impacts health and urban environments, contributing to traffic congestion and air pollution.