Minneapolis Considers Delaying Rideshare Wage Rules to Allow More Collaboration

Minneapolis City Council members may postpone the start date of the rideshare minimum wage ordinance from May 1 to July 1 to allow more time to collaborate with state lawmakers and support new rideshare startups.

Uber has said it would continue operating in Minneapolis until July 1 if the postponement happens. The delay would give more time to work towards a statewide solution.

The ordinance's original authors said they support postponing to July 1 but won't support rescinding the ordinance or lowering driver pay below the city's minimum wage.

Some Council Members want to amend the ordinance to match state recommendations of $1.21 per mile and 51 cents per minute.

Uber and Lyft threatened to leave Minneapolis if the original ordinance went into effect on May 1, while new rideshare companies are still getting licensed.