Gov. Jared Polis has vetoed a bill that was intended to improve safety for rideshare passengers. Uber had threatened to leave the state if the bill became law.
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It would have required background checks, among other regulations.
State Rep. Jenny Willford, a Northglenn Democrat, sponsored House Bill 25-1291 after sharing her story of being sexually assaulted during a ride on Lyft.
Polis said in a letter "together, these changes would jeopardize these services in Colorado to an untenable degree, and could very well lead to companies that Coloradans rely on exiting the market, raising prices, or reducing the number of drivers. "
The govenor is instructing the Public Utilities Commission to figure out additional safety enhancements it can take.
Earlier this month Lyft joined Uber in their request for the governor to veto the bill.
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