Welcome back to The Rideshare Zone! In today’s episode 11, Shawn, The Colorado Rideshare Guy, breaks down a wild week in the industry, from Waymo’s struggles in New York and drive-thru mishaps to a major legislative push for driver pay caps.

📌 In This Episode:Waymo Woes: Is the robotaxi dream stalling?

We look at Waymo halting testing in NYC after permits expired on March 31, and a series of viral "Wrong Way Waymo" clips including a drive-thru blunder and a close call at an elementary school.

Legislative Shifts: Colorado’s 80/20 take rate bill (HB26-1273) is making waves as similar efforts reach Oregon. We dive into the Portland presentation on TNC take-rate caps and what it means for your wallet.

Safety & Security: From an Uber Airport Shuttle catching fire in New York to the importance of dashcams in insurance claims, we cover the tech and the risks.

Driver Rights: An update on the Colorado Independent Drivers United (CIDU) and their $2M budget to help deactivated drivers clear their backlogs.

The Future of Flight: Forget eVTOL updates from Joby Aviation—wait until you see these "Air Bikes."

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Welcome to The Rideshare Zone, Episode 10! 🚗💨 In today’s episode, your host Shawn, The Colorado Rideshare Guy, dives deep into the massive legislative shifts and tech fails hitting the gig economy in 2026.

This should be called the bloopers show as this was the result after three attempts. So many technical difficulties, but I stumbled through it. New Podcasters, don't give up. Push through the problems and have fun! Enjoy the mess of a podcast episode y'all.

📺 In This Episode (Well Sort of):

Autonomous Driving Fails: We look at Waymo vehicles going the wrong way in drive-thrus and school zones. Plus, the latest on the NHTSA investigation into Tesla’s Smart Summon—did camera blockages from snow cause more crashes than we thought?.

The Colorado 20% Fare Cap (HB26-1273): Is this bill "poison Kool-Aid" for drivers?. We break down the 10 reasons why this cap might lead to "rideshare deserts," longer wait times, and the accelerated arrival of Robotaxis.

Uber’s Premium Pivot: Uber is set to acquire Blacklane, a global chauffeur service. What does this mean for the future of Uber Elite and upcoming eVTOL (electric vertical take-off and landing) services?.

Safety & Dashcams: A local Westminster, CO case proves why every driver needs a camera. Does your dashcam actually lower your insurance, or could the video hurt your case?.

Senator Gallego’s fight for an IRS mileage deduction increase as gas prices skyrocket.

Legislative Updats: * The "No Napkin" Bill Colorado SB26-146

Wild Competitors: Meet the newest DoorDash "competitor" in Connecticut—a bear trying to steal, I mean deliver an entire dumpster!.

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Welcome back to The Rideshare Zone! In today’s episode, Shawn, The Colorado Rideshare Guy, dives into the latest turbulence in the world of autonomous vehicles and the critical updates every gig worker needs to know for 2026.

From Waymo’s struggles with school bus safety to the potential for a massive IRS mileage deduction increase, we’re covering the stories that impact your wallet and your safety on the road.

In This Episode:

Waymo’s "School Bus" Problem: Why a school district says Waymo can’t learn to stop for flashing red lights, even after software updates.

Tesla Robotaxi Updates: Tesla lowers the minimum age for riders and faces regulatory hurdles in California.

IRS Mileage Boost: Senator Ruben Gallego is pushing for a retroactive increase due to skyrocketing gas prices.

The "No Napkins" Bill: How Colorado’s SB26-146 could put DoorDashers at risk of deactivation.

eVTOL & Air Taxis: Is Archer Aviation actually ready for the 2028 Olympics? Is Steve (Rideshare Rodeo) ready to wear a Colorado Avalanche sweater?

Self-Defense & Rights: The complex reality of the "Right to Bear Arms" vs. Uber and Lyft’s strict deactivation policies.

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