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Colorado Lawmakers Pass Rideshare Safety Bill Amid Controversy

In a recent legislative move, Colorado lawmakers passed a bill aimed at enhancing rideshare safety by allowing audio and video recording on trips, banning food and drink offers by drivers, and giving passengers the right to file lawsuits directly against drivers or companies. The bill, led by Representative Jenny Willford, comes after she was sexually assaulted by a Lyft driver last year. While the measure is now on its way to Governor Polis, rideshare companies like Uber oppose the bill, with Uber threatening to pull out of Colorado if it becomes law. Governor Polis has expressed concern about ensuring Uber's continued operation in the state.

Originally from Southern California, Lucas spent the last decade living in New York City, which is where he started his journalism career. He's been an audio journalism junkie for as long as he can remember, but really fell in love with reporting radio news at the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism, where he received his master's degree.
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