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Does anyone know what the intent of this law is?

Transparency, it had a bunch of other stuff to help both drivers and riders have a bit of insight into how it all works.

More info: https://www.senatedems.co/newsroom/icymi-bill-to-improve-gig...

IANAL (also, not from Colorado; never used a rideshare); it seems that this would provide benefit to both drivers and riders.

My nephew used to commute to work via rideshare, and would usually work outside deals with regular drivers. Knowing how much each person in the rideshare might save would definitely incentivize out-of-network rides.

I have doubts that the intent of the law was to encourage people to hire gypsy cabs.

Unintended consequences, or not, presuming the rider/gypsy decide to "split the difference": that's still 110% more money staying within the local economy. With obvious safety concerns/trade-offs.

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