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Rideshare drivers back SB 371 to ease insurance coverage requirements
A coalition of 7,464 California rideshare drivers has announced its support for Senate Bill 371 (SB 371), which calls for reduced uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage requirements and shifts responsibility to transportation network...
By A. C. Newell | Jul 28, 2025
Tennessee makes it a crime to impersonate rideshare or taxi drivers
NewsNation has reported that the Tennessee General Assembly has enacted a law criminalizing the impersonation of rideshare or taxi drivers.
By A. A. Dubose | Jul 21, 2025
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Professional Background Screening Association says fingerprint-based background checks are incomplete
By A. B. Marr | Jul 21, 2025
The Professional Background Screening Association (PBSA) has announced in a press release that fingerprint-based background checks are incomplete and should not be solely relied upon.
California bill would ease insurance costs for rideshare drivers, lower fares for riders
By A. N. Juarez | Jul 17, 2025
California lawmakers have introduced a bill aimed at reducing insurance costs for rideshare drivers, with the intention of passing savings on to passengers who use services like Uber and Lyft.
Rep. Vince Fong: ‘California has been ground zero for frivolous lawsuit abuse by plaintiff attorneys’
By A. R. Fields | Jul 9, 2025
Vince Fong, U.S. Representative for California's 20th Congressional District, has raised concerns about the high rate of frivolous lawsuit abuse in California.
Amazon announces expanded heat safety measures for workers
By A. J. Russell | Jul 8, 2025
Amazon announced on its website that it has expanded heat mitigation efforts to protect warehouse employees and delivery drivers during hot weather.
Escondido city councilman on litigation costs: 'Each year, every Californian pays a "tort tax" of $1,900'
By A. I. Sanchez | Jun 18, 2025
Mike Morasco, an Escondido City Councilman, has expressed concerns about California's legal system, stating that it encourages frivolous lawsuits.
Uber CEO on House passage of No Tax on Tips bill: 'A big win for hardworking Uber drivers and couriers'
By D. L. Deener | May 28, 2025
Dara Khosrowshahi, CEO of Uber, announced in a post on X that the House's approval of President Trump's tax bill, which includes the 'No Tax on Tips' provision, represents a significant victory for Uber drivers and couriers nationwide.
Colorado Governor vetoes rideshare bill, launches executive action on safety reform
By K. T. Sarmiento | May 28, 2025
Governor Jared Polis of Colorado has vetoed House Bill 1291, citing legal, regulatory, and economic concerns.
R Street Institute digital director: Anti-rideshare bill stops drivers from working over arrest for ‘a crime they didn’t commit’
By K. R. Roberts | May 21, 2025
Shoshana Weissmann, digital director at the R Street Institute, said Colorado’s House Bill 1291 could unfairly prevent rideshare drivers from working based on past arrests for crimes they did not commit.
R Street Institute digital director: Colorado’s HB 1291 ‘literally just a "we hate rideshare" bill’
By C. D. McHugh | May 21, 2025
Shoshana Weissmann, digital director at the R Street Institute, has expressed concerns over Colorado's House Bill 1291, describing it as a politically motivated measure that unfairly targets the rideshare industry.
Former Colorado GOP candidate: Anti-rideshare bill is ‘more stupidity’ from liberal lawmakers
By A. C. Benavides | May 21, 2025
Mark Milliman, a former candidate for Colorado House District 12 and an electrical engineer, expressed concerns over House Bill 1291.
IBC Investment Group founder: Anti-rideshare bill a ‘privacy nightmare with zero safety benefit’
By K. T. Sarmiento | May 20, 2025
Mario Nawfal, founder of IBC Investment Group, expressed concerns over a proposed bill in Colorado that mandates audio and video recording of all rides.
Colorado 1st District GOP chair: House Bill 1291 is 'yet another example of government overreach'
By B. J. Milam | May 19, 2025
Roger B. Rowland, chair of Colorado’s 1st District GOP, expressed concerns that House Bill 1291 could potentially drive Uber out of the state, disrupt daily life for Coloradans, and threaten jobs.
Former Congressional candidate Archuleta: Uber already has ‘code written and in place to remove Colorado from the app'
By A. C. Benavides | May 19, 2025
Valdamar Archuleta, a former candidate for Colorado’s 1st Congressional District, said that Uber is prepared to remove Colorado from its app if House Bill 1291 becomes law.
Uber spokesperson: HB 1291 'undermines proven safety practices'
By A. R. Bamburg | May 16, 2025
An Uber spokesperson has expressed concerns over Colorado House Bill 1291, urging Governor Jared Polis to veto the legislation.
R Street Institute Digital Director: Colorado's HB 1291 ‘makes no sense'
By A. D. Nghiem | May 16, 2025
Shoshana Weissmann, digital director at the R Street Institute, has expressed concerns over Colorado's HB1291, arguing that it unfairly targets rideshare companies with regulations not applied to taxis or buses.
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.
DoorDash Chief Officer on tip tax reform: 'A tip given to a delivery driver is no different than a tip given to a restaurant server'
By E. F. Cullerton | May 15, 2025
Elizabeth Jarvis-Shean, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer of DoorDash, said that the proposed "No Tax on Tips" legislation should encompass all tipped workers, including millions of independent delivery workers and drivers who receive tips from...
R Street Institute Digital Director: Colorado's anti-ridesharing bill is 'nonsense'
By D. L. Deener | May 14, 2025
Shoshana Weissmann, digital director at the R Street Institute, said Colorado’s proposed ridesharing bill is overly broad and would prohibit drivers from offering riders basic courtesies such as water or snacks.