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.

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.