Rideshare driver pay bill becomes law
Gov. Walz signs legislation requiring minimum pay for Uber and Lyft drivers, as part of a compromise struck with those ride share companies and Minneapolis.
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Gov. Walz signs legislation requiring minimum pay for Uber and Lyft drivers, as part of a compromise struck with those ride share companies and Minneapolis.
Uber and Lyft announced they will keep operating in Minnesota, now that state lawmakers have passed a measure that will increase driver pay to a level the companies can accept
The new pay minimums are intended to ensure drivers are paid at least Minneapolis's minimum wage equivalent of $15.57 an hour.
The resolution comes after extensive negotiations and threats from both companies to exit the state if higher wage rates were enacted. Gov. Tim Walz says he will sign this legislation.
Uber and Lyft announced they will keep operating in Minnesota, now that state lawmakers have passed a measure that will increase driver pay to a level the companies can accept.