Mpls. to vote on raise for rideshare drivers
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Minneapolis will vote on Thursday on a pay raise for rideshare drivers. FOX 9's Bill Keller has the latest.

Lyft threatens to leave Minneapolis
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The Minneapolis City Council will have an upcoming vote on a proposal that would raise the rates for Lyft drivers ? a move that has drawn criticism from the company, which is threatening to cease business operations in the city should it pass.

Minneapolis could give Uber/Lyft drivers what the governor wouldn’t

Uber and Lyft drivers are hoping the Minneapolis city council will give them what Governor Tim Walz wouldn’t — a guaranteed raise.

Minneapolis considers Uber/Lyft minimum wage
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Uber and Lyft drivers are hoping the Minneapolis city council will give them what Governor Tim Walz wouldn?t ??a guaranteed raise. A council committee voted Tuesday afternoon to move forward with a rideshare minimum wage ordinance, probably the drivers? last change for change in 2023.

Uber now available for teenagers in the Twin Cities

Looking to get your kids a ride home? Teenagers looking for a ride through Uber can now create a specialized account through a family profile.

Minnesota Uber and Lyft drivers ask for better pay, protection from crime

Uber and Lyft drivers are asking lawmakers for help with better pay and protection against criminal assaults after facing issues with their respective companies.

Minnesota Uber and Lyft drivers ask for better pay, protection from crime
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Several Minnesota drivers from the ride-sharing apps voiced their concern in a news conference at the Minnesota State Capitol on Thursday for wanting to be classified as an employee instead of independent contractors, citing a lack of protection and benefits.

Uber's new safety toolkit featuring live help from an agent

Uber is rolling out a revamped safety toolkit featuring live help from an ADT safety agent that will stay in touch with the user and contact 911 if necessary.

Uber to expand ride reservation feature at airports ahead of busy summer travel season

Uber Reserve, which allows users to book rides up to 30 days in advance and automatically adjusts reservation times based on flight information, is expanding to 39 U.S. airports.

Lyft, Uber drop mask requirements for riders and drivers

Uber, which had mandated masks since May of 2020, said Tuesday that both riders and drivers will no longer be required to wear them.

Uber, Lyft criticized for surge pricing after Brooklyn subway shooting

Both Uber and Lyft later said that surge pricing had been disabled and the companies would work to refund any customers who experienced "unintended charges."

Uber driver stranded on I-95 buys teen passenger hotel room, offered new job

Uber driver DaVante Williams was stranded with a teenage passenger for hours on the snowy I-95 and is being praised for going “above and beyond” to get her home safe.

Uber unveils new audio recording feature during rides as part of safety enhancements

The new audio recording is one of three new safety initiatives Uber is starting. The company will also roll out audible seat belt alerts and RideCheck Enhancements.

Hertz to lease 50,000 Teslas to Uber drivers

Uber announced a deal with Hertz on Wednesday that will make up to 50,000 Teslas available to Uber drivers by 2023.

Lyft driver robbed less than 24 hours after Minneapolis' citywide alert
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Less than 24 hours after Minneapolis Police issued a city wide alert warning ride-share drivers of targeted car jackings and aggravated robberies, another driver became the latest victim.

MPD: Uber, Lyft drivers being targeted by carjackers
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Minneapolis Police is warning ride-share drivers to take extra precautions after more than 40 have been targeted since mid-August.