Minneapolis Mayor Vetoes Rideshare Driver Pay Raise
TL;DR
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey has vetoed a pay raise for rideshare drivers approved by the City Council, prompting Uber and Lyft to threaten leaving the city and state. Frey plans to call a special meeting for a swift veto override and has urged council members to lower the pay hike to prevent the companies from departing. The council's 9-4 vote would be enough to override the veto, with the next meeting scheduled for March 21.
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