Uber says it will have ’no choice’ but to leave Colorado if rideshare safety bill becomes law

Uber claimed it would have “no choice” but to cease operations in Colorado should the state pass a new bill to bolster passenger safety.

Under the bill, HB25-1291, rideshare companies operating in Colorado would be required to perform regular background checks on drivers, initiate a driver review to potentially deactivate them when a complaint is filed, and ban drivers from offering food or drink to passengers. It would also mandate continuous audio recording of drivers beginning in 2026, with video recording coming later that year.