Uber, Lyft call on Gov. Walz to veto legislation
that would give rideshare drivers pay raise
Posted By: voxpopuli, 5/22/2023 5:28:13 PM
Lyft and Uber officials are calling on Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz to veto legislation that would give rideshare drivers pay raises and job protection, saying the provisions would lead to fee hikes and force the companies to stop serving parts of the state. (snip) f the legislation becomes law, rideshare drivers would be paid $1.45 a mile — one of the highest rates in the United States — and drivers would be guaranteed 34 cents per minute. (snip) The company said 60% of Lyft rides in Minnesota start or end in low-income areas, and the majority of riders earn below the state's median income.
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Uber, Lyft call on Gov. Walz to veto legislation
that would give rideshare drivers pay raise 2 replies
that would give rideshare drivers pay raise 2 replies
Lyft and Uber officials are calling on Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz to veto legislation that would give rideshare drivers pay raises and job protection, saying the provisions would lead to fee hikes and force the companies to stop serving parts of the state. (snip) f the legislation becomes law, rideshare drivers would be paid $1.45 a mile — one of the highest rates in the United States — and drivers would be guaranteed 34 cents per minute. (snip) The company said 60% of Lyft rides in Minnesota start or end in low-income areas, and the majority of riders earn below the state's median income.
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oh.. and of course, the union TAXI drivers are supporting Red Walz and his Merry Band of Commies