Minnesota Lawmakers Approve Rideshare Driver Pay Increase

Uber and Lyft agree to stay in the state following a compromise on minimum pay rates, replacing a stricter Minneapolis ordinance.

The new statewide minimum pay will be $1.28 per mile and $0.31 per minute, effective January 2025.
This compromise overrides the Minneapolis ordinance that set higher pay rates, which had prompted exit threats from the companies.
Governor Tim Walz and Democratic leaders facilitated the negotiations to reach this agreement.
The deal is expected to raise driver pay by 20%, according to state officials.
Republican lawmakers criticized the process, claiming they were excluded from negotiations.