US EditionPlan to boost Uber and Lyft driver pay in Minnesota advances in state Legislature
- A legislation to increase pay for Uber and Lyft drivers in Minnesota was approved, preventing the companies from leaving the market, as reported by lawmakers.
- The plan, initiated by Democrats in the House, replaced a minimum pay measure by Minneapolis City Council that prompted the companies to consider exiting the state's biggest city.
- Under the new agreement, drivers will receive a minimum pay rate of $1.28 per mile and 31 cents per minute, with Uber committing to continue its services in Minnesota.
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Lyft and Uber will stay in Minnesota after driver pay compromise with lawmakers - Washington Examiner
Popular ride-sharing apps Lyft and Uber will continue to operate in Minnesota after lawmakers in the state passed a compromise bill over driver pay. Lawmakers in the North Star State had been deliberating a minimum wage for ride-sharing drivers despite objections from the two companies over a city ordinance in Minneapolis that achieved such a policy. The agreed-upon minimum pay rates of $1.28 per mile and 31 cents per minute for drivers was lowe…
Uber, Lyft will stay in Minneapolis and the state after reaching compromise on driver pay
The resolution comes after extensive negotiations and threats from both companies to exit the state if higher wage rates were enacted. Gov. Tim Walz says he will sign this legislation.
Minnesota lawmakers reach deal to raise pay rate for Uber, Lyft drivers
Minnesota lawmakers passed a bill Sunday that aims to increase the pay rate for rideshare drivers and Lyft.Gov. Tim Walz and other Democratic leaders announced a deal on a bill that would raise the pay rate for drivers by 20%, meaning drivers will now make $1.28 per mile and $0.31 per minute, according to Fox 9.The agreement comes ahead of an ordinance from the Minneapolis City Council scheduled to take effect July 1. The ordinance, which would…
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