October 9, 2025 - Today the Colorado Public Utilities Commission (PUC) launched a new online tool, Rideshare Engage, to gather public input on rideshare safety and broaden awareness of the PUC’s role in overseeing the industry.
In 2014, Colorado became the first state in the country to establish state-level regulations for rideshares, also known as Transportation Network Companies (e.g., Uber and Lyft). In that time, the rideshare industry has grown and evolved significantly. Today, there are five licensed rideshare companies and over 35,000 rideshare drivers in Colorado which together provided approximately 35 million rides statewide in 2024.
The PUC ensures that rideshare vehicles are properly licensed and insured, that drivers have passed background checks and met medical certification requirements, and that vehicles have been verified to be in a safe and working condition. The PUC does not set rideshare rates or fees.
The PUC encourages the public to share their opinions and stay involved in discussing the future of how the PUC will regulate rideshares. Upcoming opportunities include:
- Available now: Rideshare Engage tool to provide experiences, take a survey on rideshares in Colorado, and for future updates
- Oct. 27, 4 PM - 6 PM: The PUC will host a virtual public stakeholder meeting on proposed rule changes addressing unpermitted (or imposter) drivers. Registration and information will be posted on the PUC Public Meetings and Events Calendar
For More Information:
- Rideshare Engage, an online engagement tool, to provide information, feedback, share stories; take a survey on rideshares in Colorado and for rulemaking updates
- PUC Transportation Network Companies webpage, puc.colorado.gov/tnc, has information on Rideshare/TNC regulation by the PUC, and how to file a complaint