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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'
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'
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.
By D. L. Deener | May 14, 2025
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Kayleigh McEnany: Trump's agenda is for 'the working man and woman's economic agenda'
By E. F. Cullerton | May 13, 2025
Kayleigh McEnany, co-host of "Outnumbered," said in a post on X that President Trump's economic doctrine, which includes no tax on tips, focuses on the economic agenda of working men and women.
Civil Justice League director on litigation abuse: 'Lawmakers increasingly choose to make filing a lawsuit the first option for solving disputes
By E. F. Cullerton | May 13, 2025
Mark Hillman, executive director of Colorado Civil Justice League, said Colorado lawmakers are encouraging costly lawsuits instead of commonsense resolutions, enriching lawyers rather than resolving problems efficiently.
Common Sense Institute economist: HB 1291 will mean 'fewer workers by 2030 and slower business sales growth'
By Flexible Work News | May 12, 2025
Thomas Young, a senior economist for the Common Sense Institute of Colorado, has expressed concerns that House Bill 1291's regulations could potentially drive rideshare companies out of Colorado.
U.S. Rep. Evans: 'Democrats have gotten so power hungry that they're driving businesses out of our state'
By B. J. Milam | May 12, 2025
Gabe Evans, the congressman for Colorado’s 8th District, expressed concerns that Democrats' focus on power is leading to overregulation, such as House Bill 1291 (HB 1291), which he believes is pushing companies like Uber out of Colorado and...
R Street Institute senior fellow: Anti-rideshare bill is ‘misguided regulation that prioritizes control over practicality’
By A. B. Bamburg | May 12, 2025
Jillian Snider, a senior fellow at the R Street Institute, expressed concerns regarding Colorado's House Bill 1291.
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.
IBC Group founder on new rideshare bill: 'Uber is warning it might pull out of Colorado'
By B. J. Milam | May 8, 2025
Mario Nawfal, founder of IBC Group, said that a proposed Colorado bill could increase litigation risk and threaten Uber's ability to operate in the state.
Drive Forward Seattle Director: SB 1166 has 'stifled opportunity for everyday people to earn a living in a flexible environment'
By C. M. Schmidlkofer | May 7, 2025
Michael Wolfe, Executive Director of Drive Forward Seattle, expressed concerns in an op-ed regarding the adoption of earning standards schemes like Oregon's SB 1166.
Chamber of Progress Policy Manager on HB25-1291: 'That level of surveillance goes beyond' what is needed
By A. D. Nghiem | May 7, 2025
Hope Ledford, policy manager at the Chamber of Progress, said Colorado’s HB25-1291 would impose intrusive surveillance through automatic in-ride recordings that may violate rider and driver privacy norms.
Uber Safety-Public Policy Director: HB25-1291 is unnecessary as 'reports of sexual assault have decreased on our platform'
By A. B. Bamburg | May 5, 2025
Emilie Boman, Director of Safety-Public Policy at Uber, said that the company is committed to rider safety but opposes the current version of Colorado bill HB25-1291 due to concerns about its impact.
ACLU of Colorado Policy Consultant: HB 25-1291 requires 'a person to be removed from their source of income'
By C. M. Schmidlkofer | May 2, 2025
Natasha Burke, a policy consultant for the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Colorado, expressed concerns that House Bill 25-1291 would undermine drivers' due process rights and allow private companies to make punitive decisions without...
Treasury Secretary on tax relief for tipped workers: 'Promises made, promises kept'
By K. R. Nelson | Apr 30, 2025
Scott Bessent, United States Secretary of the Treasury, announced via a post on X that tariff revenue will be used to fund immediate tax relief measures.
OPINION: Oregon’s SB1166 risks repeating Washington’s rideshare mistakes: Higher fares, fewer trips, lower driver earnings
By Michael Wolfe | Apr 30, 2025
The Oregon State Legislature is currently considering SB1166, a bill which is purported to establish regulations of rideshare companies which will raise rideshare driver pay and provided needed benefits to drivers.
Oregon Senate Bill 1166 expands regulations on rideshare platforms, adding new oversight and cost mandates
By C. M. Schmidlkofer | Apr 29, 2025
The Oregon Legislative Assembly has announced Senate Bill 1166, which aims to establish minimum compensation for ride-share drivers and implement stricter deactivation protocols.
IBC Group founder on Uber's Colorado ultimatum: 'A deeply flawed proposal'
By A. C. Benavides | Apr 29, 2025
Mario Nawfal, Founder of IBC Group, said that Uber's threat to exit Colorado over proposed rideshare safety legislation highlights significant concerns about privacy and operational feasibility.
Common Sense Institute: Ending Colorado TNC worker income by 2030 would cost over 46,000 jobs
By C. M. Schmidlkofer | Apr 29, 2025
The Common Sense Institute has reported that ceasing income for Colorado Transportation Network Company (TNC) workers by 2030 could lead to a reduction in employment by 46,027 jobs and a decrease in GDP by $4.7 billion.
U.S. Rep. Evans of Colorado House on rideshare law: 'Their over-regulation is anti-business'
By E. F. Cullerton | Apr 25, 2025
Gabe Evans, the representative for Colorado's 8th Congressional District, said that Democrats are over-regulating businesses and driving companies out of the state.