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.
The unstoppable duo of Emma Stone and Yorgos Lanthimos
Kite capital advances modernization while preserving heritage
Shanghai sculpture show sees Rodin, Sanxingdui in dialogue
How Queen Mary of Denmark has filled the last 10 days with four solo outings
Independent UN experts urge Yemen’s Houthis to free detained Baha'i followers
Fine arts students paint beautiful artworks in village in C China's Hubei
A sneak peek inside China's first Northeast folk culture
Prince Harry opts for a 'quiet luxury' style in a grey T
Georgia Republicans choose Amy Kremer, organizer of pro
Uhre, Wagner rally unbeaten Union to 2
California congressman urges closer consultation with tribes on offshore wind
Night school classes win youngsters' hearts in Wuhan, C. China's Hubei