Uber, Lyft increased driver minimum wage now in effect
A new state law in effect now gives Uber and Lyft drivers a raise for every mile and minute they drive. It’s something drivers were looking forward to, but passengers have mixed feelings about.
New Uber/Lyft law takes effect
A new state law in effect now gives Uber and Lyft drivers a raise for every mile and minute they drive. It’s something drivers were looking forward to, but passengers have mixed feelings about.
Uber and Lyft new driver minimum wage to take effect Dec. 1
The new minimum wage for Uber and Lyft drivers is set to take effect on Sunday Dec. 1 in Minnesota after a long battle of negotiations and threats from the companies to leave the state.
Rideshare drivers' association took $60K in misspent member fees: Lawsuit
Drivers who sought representation from the Minnesota Uber/Lyft Drivers Association (MULDA) as they fought for guaranteed wages are now saying more than $60,000 in membership fees were taken, and misspent.
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Gov. Walz signs rideshare bill into law [RAW]
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Tuesday signed legislation that keeps ride-hailing services like Uber and Lyft in Minnesota while raising driver pay.
Gov. Walz signs Minnesota rideshare bill into law
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Tuesday signed legislation that keeps ride-hailing services like Uber and Lyft in Minnesota while raising driver pay.
Mpls City Council celebrate Uber/Lyft bill passing
Some Minneapolis City Council members are celebrating the passing of the bill that raised the payrate for Uber and Lyft drivers, while one council member criticized. FOX 9's Karen Scullin has the latest.
Minneapolis rideshare ordinance recalled by council after Legislature passes proposal
The Minneapolis City Council has recalled its "transportation rideshare worker protection ordinance" – guaranteeing minimum wages for drivers of companies such as Uber and Lyft – less than a week after the Minnesota Legislature passed its statewide proposal over the weekend.The vote on Thursday came after Uber and Lyft threatened to leave Minnesota over the city's ordinance that would have required a steeper minimum wage for drivers.The proposal approved by Minnesota lawmakers would have overridden the Minneapolis council’s proposal, and as a result, Uber and Lyft say they will continue to operate in Minnesota.
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Minneapolis City Council members on MN rideshare policy [RAW]
Minneapolis City Council members held a press conference Thursday on a statewide rideshare policy passed by the Minnesota Legislature that overrode the city's rideshare ordinance.
Summer 2024: Uber launches shuttle service for airports, concerts, games
Uber is rolling out several features this summer. One of them is a shuttle service that will help the ride share giant capitalize on the summer travel demand.
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.