# New safety rules for rideshares, Denver energy rules win in court, inspiring young jazz musicians

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Podcast: [Colorado Today](https://stenobird.com/podcast/colorado-today-7218682)
Published: 2026-08-14T11:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

New rules for rideshare companies just went into effect in Colorado. We break down what they mean for riders and drivers, and why advocates wish they went further. Then, two stories on going green, from Denver winning a fight over electrifying buildings, to the state’s biggest brewer getting into the solar game. Plus, Arlo shares one last postcard from this year’s Telluride Jazz Fest, where younger musicians get an opportunity to develop their skills. Email us at coloradotoday@cpr.org . Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members . Read more on the stories in today’s show: The Associated Press on Bo Nix sitting out the Broncos first preseason game Rocky Mountain PBS’s Andrea Kramar on Colorado’s the new rideshare law On Purplish: Rideshare safety in the spotlight and now on the books in Colorado Denverite’s Andrew Kenney on Denver’s court victory over electrification requirements This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel. It’s edited and produced by Madilyn Rose, Rae Solomon, Stephanie Wolf, Jack Armstrong and Zain Haque-Piccione. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

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