Uber and Lyft to Cease Operations in Minneapolis Over Minimum Wage Dispute
By
Xavier Rodriguez
1 min read
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Uber and Lyft are set to stop operations in Minneapolis on May 1 due to the city council's decision to enforce a minimum wage for drivers, overriding the mayor's veto. The companies criticized the move, stating that it would leave thousands of workers jobless and stranded. The conflict revolves around the calculation of the minimum wage for rideshare drivers, with the decision receiving support from the local Somali-American community. The mayor's veto was overridden despite concerns about the impact on the community. Both companies, which collectively employ around 10,000 drivers, expressed hope of returning to Minneapolis in the future.