Uber and Lyft Threaten to Leave Minneapolis Over Minimum Wage Ordinance for Drivers
• Uber and Lyft threaten to leave Minneapolis over city ordinance mandating minimum wage for drivers • Companies oppose ordinance passed by city council, call for comprehensive statewide legislation instead • Uber and Lyft plan to cease operations in Twin Cities area on May 1 if ordinance not modified or revoked • Ride-sharing companies made similar threats before in Austin, Texas before eventually returning • Cities like New York and Seattle have passed minimum wage laws for drivers amid industry pushback, but operations have continued