Here’s what we know about Uber and Lyft’s planned exit from Minneapolis in May
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Here’s what we know about Uber and Lyft’s planned exit from Minneapolis in May

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — The future of Uber and Lyft in Minneapolis has garnered concern and debate in recent weeks after the City Council voted last month to require that ride-hailing companies pay drivers a higher rate while they are within city limits. The Minneapolis City Council last month overrode a mayoral veto and passed an ordinance that requires ride-hailing companies to pay drivers a minimum rate of $1.40 per mile and $0.51 per minute — or $5 per ride, whichever is greater — excluding tips, for the time spent transporting passengers in Minneapolis. Supporters of the ordinance said the rate would ensure that companies pay drivers the equivalent of the city’s minimum wage of $15.57 per hour. Council Member Jamal Osman, who co-authored the ordinance, said in a statement: “Drivers are human beings with families, and they deserve dignified minimum wages like all other workers.. the Minneapolis City Council will not allow the East African community, or any community, to be exploited for cheap labor.” Many East African immigrants in the Minneapolis area work as Uber and Lyft drivers and have advocated for the rate increase.

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