Uber and Lyft say they will stay in Minnesota
After weeks of threats and negotiations, ride-hailing companies Uber and Lyft say they will continue service in Minnesota after state lawmakers reached a deal on a minimum wage for drivers.
Minnesota lawmakers reach Uber, Lyft deal to raise pay for drivers
The Minnesota State Capitol was active overnight Saturday into Sunday morning as lawmakers passed multiple bills, including one designed to raise pay for Uber and Lyft drivers.
Lawmakers reach deal for Uber and Lyft drivers
Lawmakers worked at the Minnesota State Capitol throughout the night to pass a bill aimed at raising pay for Uber and Lyft drivers before the end of the legislative session.
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MN lawmakers strike deal on Uber/Lyft driver pay [RAW]
Gov. Tim Walz, House and Senate leaders have announced a deal with Uber and Lyft on driver pay. The deal preempts the recent ordinance from the Minneapolis City Council. The agreement sets minimum rates statewide at $1.28 per mile and 31 cents per minute.
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Wridz rideshare app news conference [RAW]
Wridz CEO Steve Wright spoke to reporters after the app went live in Minneapolis.
'Wridz' rideshare app hits the streets of Minneapolis
A new app is giving Minneapolis another option to hail rides in the city after the council passed an ordinance to raise the minimum rate for rideshare drivers.
'Wridz' rideshare app hits streets of Minneapolis
A new subscription-based rideshare app hopes to replace Uber and Lyft in Minneapolis if the companies follow through on their ultimatum to leave if the Minneapolis City Council passes its minimum wage ordinance.
High-profile bills high and dry as Capitol session concludes?
The clock is ticking on Minnesota Democrats trying to pass bills addressing sports betting, Uber and Lyft, and a lot more. A Republican strategy to slow things down shifted to the Senate Wednesday and time could just run out on some bills soon.
Uber, Lyft hopeful for new minimum wage deal at Minnesota Capitol
There was no new movement on Tuesday to set a minimum wage for rideshare drivers and keep Uber and Lyft operating in the state.
Instacart, Uber Eats team up to offer restaurant delivery
Instacart and Uber Eats have joined forces to offer restaurant delivery services to customers in the U.S.
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Uber, Lyft promise to leave Minnesota entirely after state ride-hailing 'compromise'
Lyft has doubled down, now threatening to leave Minnesota entirely after state lawmakers and Minneapolis council members announced a "compromise" bill on wages for ride-hailing app drivers.
New Minnesota Uber, Lyft pay guidelines proposed
After months pf back-and-forth between rideshare companies Uber and Lyft and Minneapolis City Council members over an ordinance that would increase wages, lawmakers have come to a general consensus on what they believe drivers should be paid.
Progress on Uber/Lyft bill, but tricky road ahead
Last week, Minneapolis delayed implementing its new minimum wage standards for Uber and Lyft drivers -- an ordinance that has the companies threatening to pull out of the city. This week, state legislators are moving towards a possible compromise.
Rideshare compromise eyed by Minnesota lawmakers
A week after the Minneapolis City Council extended the enactment of an ordinance that would raise wages for drivers – a move that led Uber and Lyft to threaten to leave if approved – Minnesota legislators are hoping to create a policy that would guide the rideshare industry for the entire state.
Mpls Uber/Lyft ordinance delayed to July 1
The Minneapolis City Council voted to delay an ordinance that would see rideshare drivers making the city's minimum wage, a move that Uber and Lyft say would cause them to leave the city.
Uber, Lyft in Minneapolis: City Council members vote to delay ordinance to July 1
The Minneapolis City Council unanimously voted to move the ordinance's effective date to July 1 to give more time for new ride-hailing apps to enter the market and work with state legislatures for other possible solutions.
Uber, Lyft leaving Minneapolis: City council to consider pushing back May 1 date
Some Minneapolis city council members are considering moving back the minimum wage ordinance from May 1 to July 1 to give new ride-hailing apps time to enter the market.
Uber, Lyft leaving Minneapolis: City council to consider pushing back May 1 date
With Uber and Lyft threatening to cease operations in Minneapolis on May 1 over a minimum wage ordinance, the City Council is considering pushing the implementation date back in a meeting on Thursday.
Minneapolis council pulls vote on funds for startup ride-hailing apps
The Minneapolis City Council's budget committee removed an item from its agenda on Monday to provide funds to help startup ride-hailing apps, as Uber and Lyft threaten to leave the city over a new ordinance.