Uber and Lyft Exiting Minneapolis Over Driver Wage Dispute
TL;DR
Uber and Lyft are set to cease operations in Minneapolis on May 1 after the city council voted to enforce a pay raise for drivers, overriding the mayor's veto. The ordinance requires driver wages to match the local minimum wage of $15.57 an hour, leading both companies to announce their departure. Critics argue that the measure will increase costs for everyone, while proponents emphasize the need for fair wages for drivers. Both Uber and Lyft express their commitment to achieving statewide legislation that ensures fair wages for drivers while keeping rideshare affordable.
- Uber, Lyft will leave Minneapolis due to dispute over driver wages USA TODAY
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- Businesses, rideshare drivers look to the future as Uber, Lyft plan to pull out of Minneapolis KSTP
- Uber, Lyft to leave Minneapolis following ride share raise MinnPost
- Uber and Lyft in Minneapolis: Ride-hailing apps say May 1 will be final day FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul
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