Minnesota governor vetos gig worker bill following warning from Uber
- Governor Tim Walz of Minnesota has vetoed a bill that would have mandated higher pay and job security for Uber and Lyft drivers, citing concerns that the legislation would make Minnesota one of the most expensive states in the country for rideshare.
- The bill would have required drivers to be paid a minimum of $5 per ride or $1.45 per mile and 34 cents per minute in the metropolitan area.
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Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz vetoes bill mandating higher pay, job security for Uber/Lyft drivers
A bill that would mandate higher pay and job security for Lyft and Uber drivers in Minnesota was vetoed by Gov. Tim Walz. Walz claimed the legislation wasn't ready to become law.
Governor Walz vetoes Lyft-Uber bill for higher pay
ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR) — Governor Tim Walz vetoes a bill to mandate higher pay and job security for Lyft and Uber drivers in Minnesota. He says they deserve fair wages and safer working conditions but does not think the legislation was ready to become law. Walz says he’s committed to finding solutions that balance the interests of all parties, including drivers and riders. The senate passed the bill earlier this week and had ride share drivers c…
Minnesota governor vetoes Uber/Lyft driver pay raise bill, citing cost and service concerns
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Gov. Tim Walz on Thursday vetoed a bill that would have mandated higher pay and job security for Lyft and Uber drivers in Minnesota, saying the legislation wasn't ready to become law.
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