Lyft and Uber to Leave Minneapolis After City Requires $15 Minimum Wage for Drivers

Lyft and Uber plan to cease operations in Minneapolis after the city council voted to require higher wages for drivers, overriding the mayor's veto.

The new ordinance requires ride-hailing companies to pay drivers at least $15.57 per hour.

Lyft and Uber criticized the ordinance, saying it makes their operations unsustainable.

The companies promised to push for statewide legislation to counter the Minneapolis ordinance.

Critics say rider costs will likely increase, impacting people with low incomes and disabilities, while supporters argue the services have relied on underpaid labor from people of color and immigrants.