Uber has filed a lawsuit against Colorado, arguing that new transparency laws infringe on its free speech rights regarding driver compensation.
Denver: So, Uber’s not too happy with Colorado right now. They just filed a lawsuit claiming that two new laws about transparency for drivers are messing with their free speech rights.
These laws, Senate Bill 75 and House Bill 1129, were passed last year. They require companies like Uber to show drivers how much customers are charged and how much goes to the driver versus the company.
Uber’s saying that these laws force them to push a state message that they don’t pay drivers enough, which they argue is not true and goes against their First Amendment rights.
They also claim that the info they have to share doesn’t give the full picture. For example, if a ride costs $24 and the driver gets $16, it looks like Uber made $8, but there are other costs involved that aren’t shown.
Under SB-75, they also have to show the ride distance prominently on the driver’s screen. Uber feels this is just a way to shame them.
As for HB-1129, it says drivers must get the full tip amount and that delivery companies can’t cut their share based on tips. Uber’s lawsuit, filed in Denver, is asking for a temporary halt to these laws before they kick in.
The Colorado Independent Drivers Union isn’t backing down either. They criticized Uber’s lawsuit, saying these laws are just about basic transparency and accountability.
They believe the laws will help expose unfair practices that hurt both drivers and consumers. Meanwhile, the governor’s office isn’t commenting on the lawsuit.
So, it looks like this legal battle is just heating up!
