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Serving the UMN community since 1900

The Minnesota Daily

Serving the UMN community since 1900

The Minnesota Daily

Despite threats from Uber and Lyft to leave Minneapolis if the ordinance passes, the city council is in favor of guaranteeing rideshare drivers’ wages match the city’s minimum wage.

City Council approves rideshare drivers minimum wage equivalent

by Grace Aigner
Published March 8, 2024
In a 9-4 vote, the city council passed the motion, supporting guaranteed per-mile and per-minute compensation for Uber and Lyft drivers.
Councilmembers Wonsley, Osman and Chavez continue pushing for a rideshare driver compensation policy, hearing a presentation on potential models on Tuesday.

City Council hears models for rideshare driver minimum wage compensation

by Grace Aigner
Published February 12, 2024
After a veto from Mayor Frey, councilmembers Wonsley, Osman and Chavez continue pushing for a fortified compensation model.
Minneapolis City Hall on March 26, 2023.

Minneapolis rideshare left with uncertain future

by Jack O’Connor
Published October 9, 2023
Rideshare driver advocates acknowledge costs may go up for riders.

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