Capitol compromise? Uber/Lyft bill could guide Minneapolis change
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 wheels are spinning fast for legislators trying to fend off an Uber and Lyft exit from Minneapolis and possibly other parts of the state.
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 in Minneapolis: Countdown begins
We are just weeks away from the deadline imposed by Uber and Lyft to pull out of Minneapolis.
We are just weeks away from the deadline imposed by Uber and Lyft to pull out of Minneapolis.
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.
Minneapolis rideshare co-op hopes to expand in Twin Cities
With one month before Uber and Lyft insist they’ll leave Minneapolis and perhaps the entire metro area, alternative services are scrambling to fill the potential void.
With one month before Uber and Lyft insist they’ll leave Minneapolis and perhaps the entire metro area, alternative services are scrambling to fill the potential void.
Rideshare co-op hopeful of Minneapolis expansion
A driver-and-rider owned rideshare service says it can be ready to fill a market gap void if both Uber and Lyft decide to cease operating in Minneapolis and Minnesota.
A driver-and-rider owned rideshare service says it can be ready to fill a market gap void if both Uber and Lyft decide to cease operating in Minneapolis and Minnesota.
Beyoncé’s 'Cowboy Carter' celebrated by Uber, Lyft with discounted rides
Beyoncé’s new album, “Act ll: Cowboy Carter," was released Friday, and Uber and Lyft are both offering limited-supply discount codes.
Beyoncé’s new album, “Act ll: Cowboy Carter," was released Friday, and Uber and Lyft are both offering limited-supply discount codes.
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.
Uber leaving Minneapolis: Council debates fix
Work is underway at the Minneapolis City Council to change an ordinance that gives a pay raise to ride-hailing app drivers, but has Uber and Lyft threatening to leave the city by May.
Work is underway at the Minneapolis City Council to change an ordinance that gives a pay raise to ride-hailing app drivers, but has Uber and Lyft threatening to leave the city by May.
Uber and Lyft in Minneapolis: Council member wants to reconsider ordinance
A pay raise ordinance for Uber and Lyft drivers in Minneapolis could get reconsidered as the ride-hailing apps plan to leave the city.
A pay raise ordinance for Uber and Lyft drivers in Minneapolis could get reconsidered as the ride-hailing apps plan to leave the city.
Uber leaving Minneapolis: Lyft driver says current pay is great
Lyft driver Travis Joseph provided FOX 9 with his paystubs from recent weeks, showing he's made more than $40 per hour. He's questioning other drivers who claim they can't make minimum wage, the impetus behind the new Minneapolis ordinance.
Lyft driver Travis Joseph provided FOX 9 with his paystubs from recent weeks, showing he's made more than $40 per hour. He's questioning other drivers who claim they can't make minimum wage, the impetus behind the new Minneapolis ordinance.
Lyft driver happy with his current pay
As the City of Minneapolis moves ahead with ensuring ride-hailing app drivers get minimum wage, one driver says he's happy with his pay.
As the City of Minneapolis moves ahead with ensuring ride-hailing app drivers get minimum wage, one driver says he's happy with his pay.
Uber and Lyft leaving Minneapolis: Gov. Walz wants compromise
The Minneapolis City Council's vote to set a minimum wage for Uber and Lyft drivers has brought Gov. Tim Walz and Minnesota Republicans to rare agreement, albeit with differing approaches.
The Minneapolis City Council's vote to set a minimum wage for Uber and Lyft drivers has brought Gov. Tim Walz and Minnesota Republicans to rare agreement, albeit with differing approaches.
Gov. Walz hopes for compromise on Uber, Lyft
The Minneapolis City Council's vote to set a minimum wage for Uber and Lyft drivers has brought Governor Tim Walz and Minnesota Republicans to rare agreement, albeit with differing approaches.
The Minneapolis City Council's vote to set a minimum wage for Uber and Lyft drivers has brought Governor Tim Walz and Minnesota Republicans to rare agreement, albeit with differing approaches.
MN GOP lawmakers aim to keep Uber, Lyft in Mpls
Minnesota GOP lawmakers are planning to introduce a bill at the State Capitol that aims to keep Uber and Lyft in Minneapolis. Rep. Elliott Engen (R-White Bear Lake) speaks with FOX 9 about the bill.
Minnesota GOP lawmakers are planning to introduce a bill at the State Capitol that aims to keep Uber and Lyft in Minneapolis. Rep. Elliott Engen (R-White Bear Lake) speaks with FOX 9 about the bill.
Uber and Lyft leaving Minneapolis: Can taxis fill the void?
Back in 2014, Minneapolis had 1,948 licensed cab drivers. Today, there are just 39. If Uber and Lyft make good on their promise to pull out of the city on May 1, will taxi companies be able to fill the gap?
Back in 2014, Minneapolis had 1,948 licensed cab drivers. Today, there are just 39. If Uber and Lyft make good on their promise to pull out of the city on May 1, will taxi companies be able to fill the gap?
Uber, Lyft in Minneapolis: Veto overridden by City Council
The Minneapolis City Council has overridden Mayor Jacob Frey's veto on the ordinance to raise the minimum wage for ride-hail drivers. The ordinance will require Transportation Network Companies, including Uber and Lyft, to give drivers a pay bump to be equal to Minneapolis's minimum wage.
The Minneapolis City Council has overridden Mayor Jacob Frey's veto on the ordinance to raise the minimum wage for ride-hail drivers. The ordinance will require Transportation Network Companies, including Uber and Lyft, to give drivers a pay bump to be equal to Minneapolis's minimum wage.