Uber Threatens to Shut Down Service in Minnesota Following Veto of Minimum Wage Bill for Drivers
- Minnesota passed a bill guaranteeing a minimum wage for Uber and Lyft drivers but the governor vetoed it following threats from Uber to limit service.
- Uber said it would stop serving most of Minnesota and only offer premium service in Minneapolis and St. Paul if the bill was signed into law.
- The legislation would have required rideshare companies to pay drivers $1.45 per mile and $0.34 per minute for time driving passengers.
- The governor vetoed the bill but issued an executive order to study the issue and make new recommendations.
- Rideshare drivers around the US have been pushing for higher wages, benefits and job security.