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Minnesota Enacts Minimum Pay Rates for Uber and Lyft Drivers

New law ensures higher wages and insurance protections after prolonged negotiations and threats from ride-hailing companies.

Overview

  • Governor Walz signed the bill following a two-year legislative struggle.
  • The law mandates $1.28 per mile and $0.31 per minute for drivers.
  • Uber and Lyft had threatened to leave Minneapolis over higher proposed rates.
  • The bill includes the strongest insurance provisions for rideshare drivers in the U.S.
  • Pay minimums and benefits will take effect on January 1.