The Colorado General Assembly is advancing a rideshare safety bill modeled in part after Virginia’s newly adopted protections, including stronger driver background checks, identity verification requirements and optional in-ride audio and video recording measures aimed at improving passenger safety.
The measure is intended to address ongoing safety concerns in the rideshare industry through regular screening and policy mandates. It is part of broader efforts to ensure that both riders and drivers arrive safely at their destinations, according to the Colorado General Assembly.
Similar legislation has been enacted in other states.Â
Virginia recently passed rideshare safety laws requiring expanded background screenings with full address disclosure, stronger identity verification, and optional audio or video recording during rides. These measures, effective July 1, are cited as a positive model for Colorado as they have helped close screening gaps and respond to industry growth across states, according to Virginia Mercury.
The Colorado General Assembly is composed of the House of Representatives and Senate. It enacts laws on transportation, economic development, and public safety, regularly reviewing bills that address consumer protections and industry standards for emerging services such as transportation network companies.
