"Minneapolis Riders Rally for Uber and Lyft Minimum Wage Action"

Uber is urging Minnesota lawmakers to pass statewide legislation to allow the return of ride-share services in Minneapolis and neighboring communities, as the company plans to cease operations due to a new driver pay ordinance. The ordinance, which establishes minimum driver pay, has led both Uber and Lyft to threaten to leave Minneapolis, citing concerns about increased costs for riders and unsustainable earnings for drivers. The companies argue that the city council's rates are arbitrarily set too high, making operating in Minneapolis unfeasible, and are calling for comprehensive statewide legislation that guarantees drivers minimum earnings while protecting their flexibility and independence.