Minneapolis Considers Ordinance to Increase Uber and Lyft Driver Pay
By
Takumi Yoshida
1 min read
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The Minneapolis City Council is considering an ordinance to increase pay for Uber and Lyft drivers to at least the city's minimum wage of $15.57 an hour. The debate over ride-hailing driver pay has been heating up across the country. The council passed an ordinance that would require ride-hailing companies to pay drivers specific rates and guarantee earnings, a move that has seen opposition from Uber and Lyft. The threat of the companies leaving the city if the proposal passes has complicated the situation. The debate has also brought attention to the profitability and expenses for drivers, as well as the potential impact on customers and drivers if the ordinance is implemented.