Posted 3/7/2024, 1:44:10 AM
Frey to Veto Rideshare Pay Ordinance Despite Support for Higher Wages
- Mayor Frey says he will veto the proposed rideshare ordinance if passed, though he supports doubling driver pay
- The ordinance would raise driver pay to $1.40/mile and $0.51/minute, but Lyft says that equals $50/hour
- Lyft claims it wasn't included in discussions while the city conducted a rideshare study
- Supporters say the pay raise helps predominantly immigrant and minority drivers
- If the ordinance passes, the city council could override Frey's veto with 9 votes, which supporters say they are close to securing