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.
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.
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.
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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 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.
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.
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.
Minneapolis ‘violence intervention’ contracts contested by city council
Contracts for groups that are supposed to provide intervention services throughout Minneapolis – addressing potential violent confrontations before they escalate – became the subject of lengthy debate among the Minneapolis City Council on Thursday.
Contracts for groups that are supposed to provide intervention services throughout Minneapolis – addressing potential violent confrontations before they escalate – became the subject of lengthy debate among the Minneapolis City Council on Thursday.
Minneapolis residents circulate petition for ‘civilian police accountability commission’
A petition circulated by Minneapolis residents would amend the city’s charter to grant a newly elected Civilian Police Accountability Commission a wide swath of authority over the Minneapolis Police Department (MPD).
A petition circulated by Minneapolis residents would amend the city’s charter to grant a newly elected Civilian Police Accountability Commission a wide swath of authority over the Minneapolis Police Department (MPD).
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.
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.
Minneapolis ordinance would raise price of cigarettes to $15
Tobacco users in Minneapolis may begin to see $15 as their cheapest option for a pack of cigarettes if the Minneapolis City Council approves a proposed ordinance.
Tobacco users in Minneapolis may begin to see $15 as their cheapest option for a pack of cigarettes if the Minneapolis City Council approves a proposed ordinance.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Minnesota lawmakers debate Uber, Lyft fix
The wheels are spinning fast for legislators trying to fend off an Uber and Lyft exit from Minneapolis and possibly other parts of the state. The May 1 deadline is now less than four weeks away, but a new state law that could help is full speed ahead.
The wheels are spinning fast for legislators trying to fend off an Uber and Lyft exit from Minneapolis and possibly other parts of the state. The May 1 deadline is now less than four weeks away, but a new state law that could help is full speed ahead.
Lyft leaving Minneapolis: App offers 'compromise' to city council
In a letter to council members on Wednesday, Lyft says it is offering a "compromise" to keep the ride-hailing app in Minneapolis.
In a letter to council members on Wednesday, Lyft says it is offering a "compromise" to keep the ride-hailing app in Minneapolis.
Uber, Lyft leaving Minneapolis: Less than a month left
The deadline for Uber and Lyft to leave Minneapolis is now less than a month away and state leaders are looking back to Minneapolis City Council to get something done to stop that from happening.
The deadline for Uber and Lyft to leave Minneapolis is now less than a month away and state leaders are looking back to Minneapolis City Council to get something done to stop that from happening.
Uber and Lyft leaving Minneapolis: 6 apps looking to replace them
With Uber and Lyft set to end service in Minneapolis once a new ordinance takes effect, six apps are looking to move in.
With Uber and Lyft set to end service in Minneapolis once a new ordinance takes effect, six apps are looking to move in.
Uber leaving Minneapolis: App launches lobbying effort for state legislation
Uber unveiled a new lobbying effort on Wednesday to pressure state lawmakers to move forward with legislation to keep the ride-hailing app in Minneapolis.
Uber unveiled a new lobbying effort on Wednesday to pressure state lawmakers to move forward with legislation to keep the ride-hailing app in Minneapolis.
Uber and Lyft leaving Minneapolis: Council working towards solution
Work is underway at the Minneapolis City Council to change an ordinance that gives a pay raise to ride-hailing app drivers, which has Uber and Lyft threatening to leave the city.
Work is underway at the Minneapolis City Council to change an ordinance that gives a pay raise to ride-hailing app drivers, which has Uber and Lyft threatening to leave the city.