Minneapolis City Council Delays Rideshare Minimum Wage Implementation to July 1

The Minneapolis City Council unanimously voted to delay the enactment of minimum pay rates for Uber and Lyft drivers for two months, offering a lifeline for Democratic legislators facing divisions over the issue. Legislative leaders fear the polarizing ride-hailing issue could disrupt the legislative session, which hangs on a one-vote majority in the Senate. The delay aims to allow for further study of state analysis on driver pay, provide breathing room for legislative leaders, and give alternative companies more time to launch. The decision comes amid pressure to reconsider the minimum rates, with concerns about the potential impact on drivers and transportation services in the city.