Posted 3/16/2024, 2:04:35 PM
Uber and Lyft May Leave Minneapolis Over Ordinance Requiring Higher Driver Wages
- Uber and Lyft plan to cease operations in Minneapolis on May 1 due to city ordinance requiring higher driver wages
- Ordinance would raise driver pay to $1.40/mile and $0.51/minute, with a $5 minimum per ride
- If ordinance takes effect, a trip from airport to downtown could rise from $36 to $46
- Riders concerned about finding alternate transportation if services leave
- State lawmakers may introduce compromise legislation to keep Uber and Lyft operating in city
