New Rideshare Companies To Stay In Minneapolis, Compete Against Uber And Lyft

By Kirsten Mitchell, CBS Minnesota

May 24, 2024

MINNEAPOLIS — The rideshare drama appears to be over here in Minnesota. Both Uber and Lyft say they will stay in the state after lawmakers reached a new deal on driver pay at the end of the legislative session.

The state law overrides the Minneapolis City Council ordinance passed in March. Following the deal in the legislature, the city council recalled the ordinance entirely.

"If Uber and Lyft drivers could make more money, I think that would be great. I think we can all win on this, but I'm glad the state stepped in," rideshare rider Rob Novak said.

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