"Minneapolis Faces Rideshare Void as Uber and Lyft Depart Amid Pay and Legislation Concerns"

A Lyft driver in Minneapolis, Travis Joseph, is content with his current pay, stating he makes almost $50 an hour working 20 hours a week and earned $65,000 last year. He questions why other drivers are struggling to make $15 an hour, suggesting they may be declining low-paying rides, receiving poor ratings, or not driving during peak times. Joseph hopes the state intervenes to prevent Uber and Lyft from leaving, emphasizing the job's flexibility and high pay. He also highlights potential tax write-offs for expenses like cars, cell phones, and insurance, and notes that waiting for rides at the airport often doesn't pay off.