Minnesota Uber and Lyft driver pay package beats deadline to win approval in Legislature
Time:2024-05-21 07:48:07 Source:travelViews(143)
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — A plan to boost pay for Uber and Lyft drivers in Minnesota that lawmakers believe would prevent the companies from leaving the market advanced in the state Legislature on Sunday before the midnight deadline.
The House passed the compensation bill but the measure was held up in the Senate before winning approval prior to the deadline for lawmakers to pass bills before they adjourned. The bill now moves to Gov. Tim Walz to be signed into law, the Star Tribune reported.
The proposal that initially gained approval in the House was crafted by Democrats to replace a minimum pay measure the Minneapolis City Council passed that prompted Uber and Lyft to threaten to leave the state’s biggest city.
The House agreement announced Saturday after a day of negotiations would set a minimum pay rate at $1.28 per mile and 31 cents per minute. Uber has said it will keep operating in the state under those rates. The bill would take effect next January if passed.
Previous:Red Lobster seeks bankruptcy protection after closing some restaurants
Next:US overdose deaths dropped in 2023, the first time since 2018
You may also like
- Inquiry slams UK authorities for failures that killed thousands in infected blood scandal
- China renews highest alert for cold wave
- Chinese new energy vehicle sector speeds up expansion overseas
- Wondrous Xinjiang: Project renovating old residences revitalizes ancient city
- Everybody may love Raymond, but Ray Romano loves Peter Boyle
- Tianjin Port builds high
- Back to countryside, new trend amid China's rural revitalization drive
- Pupils welcome new semester with lively activities in N China's Hohhot
- Socialite Jasmine Hartin enjoys beach snuggle with electrician hunk