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It took two years, one veto and the voices of survivors to get Colorado to enact new protections for rideshares.

Rideshare companies operating in Colorado will be required to investigate drivers after receiving complaints from riders — including about sexual assault, harassment and stalking — within seven business days or face penalties.

It’s even more painful for truckers and ride-sharing drivers. Many are contractors who are paying out of pocket to fuel up. Listen to "Morning Edition" host Michael Lyle, Jr. discuss this story with Colorado Sun reporter Tamara Chuang and then read the entire article at the link below.

The new proposal would require companies to take more action around problem drivers.

The California-based company says it could not comply with House Bill 1291 and the measure would pose too big a legal risk. It has never pulled out of a state before.