Uber threatens to leave Colorado ahead of the rider’s safety bill
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Uber warned Colorado says it could halt its operations in the state if a new bill targeting ride-sharing companies becomes law.
The Colorado House of Representatives succeeded in a bill designed to “increase protection for those working in transport network companies” on April 16. These protections required drivers to perform regular criminal history checks every six months, requiring drivers to record audio and video.
HB25-1291 Invoice A 59-6 bipartisan vote was featured on the Senate Committee on Business, Labor and Technology, and was revised to the committee-wide with a 4-3 vote on Tuesday. The bill will be reviewed by the state Senate on Friday.
Uber is concerned that the new bill could threaten the company with a lawsuit over a driver who will give riders food and drinks. (Robyn Beck/AFP via Getty Images) / Getty Images)
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Uber has been opposed since his death last week. On Wednesday, the company issued a new statement suggesting it had “no choice,” but suggested leaving the state over concerns about the impact of the bill.
“HB25-1291 is a deeply flawed proposal and, if implemented, could potentially have no choice but to stop operations in Colorado,” an Uber spokesperson said. Statement to KKTV11. “It threatens the privacy of users by requiring that all trips be recorded and imposes a major technical and financial burden, and does not provide clear safety benefits in return. We support a safety policy based on authentic, evidence. This checks the box, but as written, this bill risks not only misses the mark, but also does more harm than good.”
A new bill passed by the Colorado House of Representatives would require Uber to compensate drivers of video recording equipment. (Photographer: Getty Images/David Paul Morris via Getty Images/Bloomberg)
According to The Colorado SunUber is heavily interested in provisions in the bill that could allow lawsuits in issues, such as drivers who provide passenger food and drinks. The company is also opposed to a bill that requires Uber to refund drivers for purchases of audio and visual recording equipment.
Fox Business I contacted Uber and the Colorado General Assembly for comments.
Uber has threatened to leave cities and states in the past over laws it opposes. However, even after the law is passed, companies rarely follow the threat.
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One recent example is that Uber and Lyft are threatening Operations in Minneapolis will be suspended In 2024, after the city council overcame the mayor’s veto that rejected an ordinance to increase driver minimum wage requirements.
Uber rarely followed the legal threat of leaving cities or states. (Jakub Porzycki/Nurphoto via Getty Images)
On May 20th, just over two weeks after the ordinance was set to come into effect, Uber and Lyft announced they would do so Continue the operation After Minnesota lawmakers passed the state’s measures, the city has increased driver salaries at a lower rate compared to Minneapolis ordinances.