Minnesota Governor Vetoes Rideshare Wage Bill Amid Uber Threats.

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has vetoed a bill that would have guaranteed a minimum wage and other protections for Uber and Lyft drivers, citing concerns that the legislation would have raised costs for ordering an Uber or Lyft too high, potentially pricing out Minnesota customers. The bill had been seen as a significant victory for labor advocates, who have been fighting for greater benefits for gig drivers across the country. Uber and Lyft treat their drivers as independent contractors rather than employees, meaning the drivers are responsible for their own expenses and do not receive health care or other benefits.