A new Colorado law, aimed at making rideshares safer by placing new requirements on companies like Uber and Lyft, takes effect Wednesday. The Rideshare Safety and Accountability Act is being phased in over time, but there are new requirements for rideshare companies starting Wednesday. Rideshare companies will now have to run criminal background checks on drivers every six months from the first initial check. In May 2025, a man was accused of posing as Lyft driver and sexually assaulting a Colorado lawmaker is charged with unlawful sexual contact. A rideshare company that is found in violation of this new law will have to pay more than $1,500 per violation.