Minneapolis Considers Rolling Back Rideshare Wage Rule After Uber, Lyft Threats

• Minneapolis City Council may reconsider controversial minimum wage ordinance for rideshare drivers that prompted Uber and Lyft to threaten leaving city • Original ordinance passed in March 2024 requires drivers to receive minimum of $1.40 per mile and 51 cents per minute • Uber and Lyft said they will cease operations in Minneapolis on May 1 when ordinance goes into effect • Mayor Jacob Frey vetoed original ordinance, but council overrode his veto • Council member Andrea Jenkins introduced notice to reconsider ordinance at April 2024 meeting after backlash over Uber and Lyft threats