Colorado Passes ‘Strongest’ Rideshare Safety Law—How Other States Compare
Summary
Colorado has passed a new rideshare safety law considered the strictest in the United States. The law requires rideshare companies like Uber and Lyft to perform ongoing background checks on drivers and improve how they handle complaints to better protect riders and drivers.Key Facts
- Colorado Governor Jared Polis signed House Bill 26-1424 into law after a previous version was vetoed.
- The law requires rideshare companies to run criminal background checks every six months on their drivers.
- Companies must also start reviewing drivers within seven business days if serious complaints are made.
- Regulators will create a system to share information about deactivated drivers to prevent unsafe drivers from moving between companies.
- The law was inspired by a sexual assault case involving a man impersonating a rideshare driver.
- Background check requirements in Colorado go beyond those in most states, which usually require only one-time checks.
- Other states, like California and Texas, also have rideshare safety rules but with different levels of strictness.
- This new law represents a significant increase in oversight compared to previous rules in Colorado.
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