The Rideshare Zone

Welcome to the 23rd episode of The Rideshare Zone with your host, Shawn, The Colorado Rideshare Guy. In this episode, we dive deep into the chaotic Fourth of July Waymo gridlock, wild updates on Tesla's Robotaxi, terrifying driver safety reports, and the highly controversial Fong-Gillen Amendment that could give rideshare and delivery giants massive legal immunity. Buckle up and jump into the...

Welcome to the 22nd episode of The Rideshare Zone! I'm your host, Shawn, The Colorado Rideshare Guy, breaking down the wildest and most important stories hitting the gig economy this week. From intense dashcam footage to massive industry shakeups, we are covering it all. Make sure to connect with me on all major socials: @CORIDEGUY . 🚨 In This Episode: My 911 Call on a Passenger: I share actu...

🎙️Let's change gears for this special episode. Hitting 21 episodes puts The Rideshare Zone Podcast is in the top 1%! How and why? Tune in for Shawn to interview Steve from Rideshare Rodeo Podcast to discuss his life, careers, podcast and livestreams. Let's see what it took to get to 2,400 downloads a week and 10,000 YouTube Subscribers. Bring your questions and let's see what make Stev...

🚨Welcome to the 20th EPISODE of The Rideshare Zone! I'm your host, Shawn, The Colorado Rideshare Guy, and today we are breaking down some of the most insane stories happening in the gig economy and out on the roads. Buckle your seatbelts, and let's get into this! I said a few times on the podcast I had a topic to discuss agreeing with Colorado House member Jenny Wilford and well, it was a...

🚨Welcome to Episode 19 of The Rideshare Zone! I'm your host, Shawn, The Colorado Rideshare Guy. Welcome all in the chat, let's get into this. Tonight, we are breaking down the massive shifts hitting the gig economy, from major safety updates to the absolute truth behind autonomous vehicles. We’re diving deep into a recent study showing that Waymo robotaxis spend between 36% and 56% of the...

🚨 Is AI about to drive better than humans? Plus, a shocking Amazon delivery driver scandal you have to see to believe! 🚨Welcome back to The Rideshare Zone! In Episode 18, host Shawn (The Colorado Rideshare Guy) breaks down a massive week in the gig economy, autonomous tech, and wild passenger stories. First up, Waymo is rolling out its new Chinese-made "Ojai" electric minivan robotaxi in...

Welcome to Episode 17 of The Rideshare Zone ! Tonight, your host Shawn (The Colorado Rideshare Guy) is breaking down the absolute chaos hitting the gig economy this week. From autonomous vehicle meltdowns to massive legal shifts that could change your paycheck forever, we are covering it all LIVE! 🔥 TONIGHT’S BIGGEST STORIES: Waymo & Cybertruck Fails: Waymo is officially pulling back service...

Welcome back to The Rideshare Zone Podcast with your host, Shawn, The Colorado Rideshare Guy! Get comfortable as we dive into a massive lineup of major gig economy updates, safety investigations, and absolute chaos on the roads this week! In Episode 16, we’re breaking down the breaking news that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has officially launched an investigation int...

Welcome to Episode 15 of The Rideshare Zone Podcast. I’m your host, Shawn, The Colorado Rideshare Guy. We’ve got a packed show today covering everything from breaking Colorado legislation to some wild tech fails in the autonomous vehicle world. In this episode, we’re diving deep into a Waymo robotaxi that got "stuck" by a simple puddle, forcing traffic to swarm around it. Plus, Kia just un...

The machines are taking over, but they still haven’t figured out how to open a hatch. In this episode of The Rideshare Zone, we’re diving into a Waymo horror story that will make you double-check your bags, plus the legislative safety bill in Colorado (HB26-1424) that could change driving . In this episode: Waymo’s Great Escape: A Bay Area man was left stranded at the airport after his Waymo drove...

ROBOTAXIS VS. HUMAN DRIVERS: THE CHAOS HAS BEGUN! 🚗💨 Tesla’s Robotaxi App Launches & Waymo Blocks EMS UPDATE! Things are getting wild in the gig economy this week! From autonomous vehicles clogging up city streets to new laws that could change how you drive forever, Shawn "The Colorado Rideshare Guy" breaks it all down in Episode 13 of The Rideshare Zone. In this episode, we’re divin...

🚗 WAYMO TAKEOVER ALONG WITH DRIVERS COOP COLORADO & LYFT’S NEW MATH: The Truth Behind the Apps | The Rideshare Zone Ep. 12 Is Waymo causing chaos in Music City, and is Lyft’s "70% Guarantee" actually a "cap"? Tonight, we’re diving deep into the latest drama hitting the streets, from autonomous vehicle complaints in Nashville to a heated confrontation with the Drivers Co-op Col...

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 vira...

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...

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 safet...

Are robotaxis safer than humans, or is the data lying? Join me, Shawn, the Colorado Rideshare Guy, for Episode 08 as I break down the explosive new data on Waymo AV violations, the massive NHTSA investigation into Tesla’s FSD, and my take the legislative battle over Colorado’s HB26-1273. Plus, I do the "marketing math" on DoorDash’s new gas relief program to see if it actually puts money i...

The Rideshare Zone Podcast Episode 7 we weigh in on Waymo almost killing two ladies in Arizona, Colorado HB26-1273 The Rideshare Take Rate Limit Bill, HB26-1210 The AI Dynamic pricing bill, The future of eVTOL and why I think the Jetsons will be here in 2028 with commercial air taxi service.

In Episode 6 of the Rideshare Zone Podcast, we talk about Waymo problems autonomous vehicles, robotaxis, rideshare news, Gig Work news, Colorado Dynamic pricing bill HB26-1210 Colorado 20% Rideshare Take Rate Bill HB26-1273 and the 2026 Gig Mobility Report by Gridwise

In Episode 5 of the Rideshare Zone Podcast, we talk about Waymo problems autonomous vehicles, robotaxis, rideshare news, Gig Work news, and why Uber cannot do better background checks even though the commit to doing so with their new Enhanced Criminal Background Check, and last the rogue rideshare company, Empower.

In Episode 4 of the Rideshare Zone Podcast, we talk about winter preparations for your car, autonomous vehicles, robotaxis, rideshare news, Gig Work news, and why Uber cannot do better background checks even though the commit to doing so.

Rideshare discussions for passengers and drivers. This episode I tell you about the ride request I had for "Blind Murder Granny"

This episode we discuss rideshare safety issues for riders and passengers. Covering Waymo using overseas assistance for troubled robotaxis, Uber deactivations for failing facial recognition, Rideshare background checks, and much more.

Welcome to episode 1 of The Rideshare Zone Podcast. This is where riders and drivers come together to discuss problems and come up with solutions to make rideshare safer for all.