Majority Leader Rodriguez and Priola’s Bill to Improve Gig Worker Rights, Boost Transparency Passes Committee
DENVER, CO – Today, the Senate Business, Labor & Technology Committee passed Majority Leader Robert Rodriguez, D-Denver, and Senator Kevin Priola’s, D-Henderson, bill to improve flexibility, fairness, safety, and transparency for gig transportation network company (TNC) workers and consumers.
“All workers deserve to know how much they get paid and what their job entails, but currently rideshare and delivery gig workers aren’t given that information,” said Rodriguez. “This bill gives basic rights to TNC drivers and provides much-needed transparency for customers.”
“I’m proud of the work we’ve done to craft this legislation, which increases transparency for drivers and the public as it relates to TNCs,” Priola said. “This bill will provide essential details, like pay, destination, and direction, that all app-based drivers deserve.”
Gig work has risen over the last decade, but many workers struggle to make ends meet or plan for their financial future due to the volatile nature of their earnings and unjust terminations. SB24-075 would address a number of issues gig workers and consumers face by requiring the following:
Companies must disclose the fare, distance, and direction to all drivers before they accept a ride, which can prevent last-minute ride cancellations initiated by drivers.
Companies must disclose fare information to customers, including the total amount paid, how much the driver received, and how much went to the TNC.
Companies must disclose earning and ride-related information to the state of Colorado, such as total mileage driven, deactivations and dispute results, and more.
Companies must disclose terms and grounds for termination or deactivation of drivers and communicate their reconsideration process.
The bill aims to provide customers with the information needed to make decisions about whether and how much to tip through detailed fares. Additionally, the bill would protect workers from discrimination, harassment, and assault by requiring clear guidelines within TNCs.
The bill now heads to the Senate Appropriations Committee. Follow its progress HERE.