Overview
- Drivers will earn at least $1.28 per mile and $0.31 per minute starting January 1, 2025.
- The legislation includes vehicle insurance and injury compensation for drivers.
- Uber and Lyft had threatened to leave Minneapolis over higher local pay standards.
- The new state law preempts local ordinances, setting a uniform standard across Minnesota.
- Governor Tim Walz is expected to sign the bill, which aims to balance driver pay with rider affordability.