Big news out regarding the rideshare ordinance in Minneapolis affecting Uber and Lyft drivers.
The ordinance’s date of implementation could be pushed back, that motion will be discussed at tomorrow’s city council meeting.

The motion is being brought forward by Council President Elliott Payne, Council Member Katie Cashman, and Council Member Aurin Chowdhury. The new date council members are considering is July 1.
Current date of implantation and self-imposed exit date of Uber and Lyft is May 1.

“These changes will allow for any companies that want to work in the city and pay the fair wage time to set up in the event Uber and Lyft choose to leave Minneapolis instead of paying workers a living wage,” the council members said in a statement.

For their part Uber tells me they’re willing to also pospone their exit.
“The proposed delay gives us more time to continue to work with State leaders on a comprehensive statewide solution that raises pay, protects flexibility and keeps rides affordable,” a spokesperson said.

I’m waiting to hear back from the ordinance’s authors, Council Members Robin Wonsley, Jason Chavez and Jamal Osman to see if they support this postponement.
Three other council members joined Mayor Jacob Frey on Monday to show support for keeping the rideshare giants in Minneapolis.

Mayor Jacob Frey Council Members Robin Wonsley, Jason Chavez and Jamal Osman say they support adjusting the implementation date to July 1.
They however do not support changing the rates to “subminimum wage equivalents,” according to a statement.

Mayor Jacob Frey “We are confident that these three changes- a July 1 implementation date, data disclosure, and fare transparency- will strengthen the policy and help ensure equitable outcomes for drivers and riders,” Wonsley, Chavez and Osman said in their statement.

Mayor Jacob Frey And now news from Council Members Andrea Jenkins and Emily Koski… they will try to change the ordinance’s pay rate. It’s currently $1.40 a mile and $0.51 per minute.
The new rate that will be considered is $1.21 per mile and maintaining the per minute rate at $0.51.