Uber, Lyft Reverse Plans to Leave Minneapolis After City Delays Minimum Wage Rule

Minneapolis city council passed measure to delay implementation of minimum wage for rideshare drivers to July 1, prompting Uber and Lyft to reverse plans to leave the city
Original ordinance mandated $15.57 minimum wage for drivers, higher than state analysis recommended
Uber and Lyft opposed original ordinance, claimed it would raise prices and reduce service
Mayor Frey supported minimum wage but opposed original ordinance as it ignored state analysis
Some council members now want to amend ordinance to lower per-mile rate to $1.21 to align with state analysis, while maintaining per-minute rate