"Minneapolis City Council's Wage Mandate Prompts Lyft and Uber to Exit City"

Lyft and Uber have announced plans to cease operations in Minneapolis after the city council voted to require ride-hailing services to increase driver wages to the local minimum wage of $15.57 an hour. Both companies criticized the ordinance, stating that it would make their operations unsustainable and lead to increased costs for riders. Supporters argue that the measure is necessary to ensure fair wages for drivers, while critics fear that it will negatively impact low-income individuals and those with disabilities who rely on ride-hailing services.