Uber has threatened to cease operations in Colorado if a newly passed rideshare safety bill becomes law. House Bill 25-1291 was recently approved by the Colorado General Assembly and now awaits Democratic Gov. Jared Polis’s consideration.

The bill aims to enhance safety and accountability in the rideshare industry by introducing stricter driver reporting requirements and compliance checks on restricted practices, such as offering food and water to passengers. To secure its passage, lawmakers removed some of the bill’s more contentious provisions — including a mandate for audio and video recording of all rides — and narrowed the circumstances under which passengers can sue rideshare companies, shifting many disputes to arbitration. Despite these concessions, Uber has continued to threaten a statewide exit.

Democratic State Rep. Jenny Willford, a lead sponsor of the bill, has

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