In voting to delay enactment of minimum pay for Uber and Lyft drivers, the Minneapolis city council said it would allow state lawmakers to finish their legislative session. Wait what? What does one have to do with the other? Here's what I found out. minnesotareformer.com/2024/04/11/ami…

An Uber spokesman tells me the company will stay until July 1 if enactment is postponed: '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.'

CMs Wonsley, Chavez & Osman, who were not part of the group that told Kyle Stokes they'll bring forward an implementation delay, say they'll support it, too, bc gives more time for new companies to get ready.

Kyle Stokes Uber Lyft Kyle, a key difference in Austin v. Minneapolis is our expansive and growing Metro Transit network. Quote from a friend in Austin when asked about their 2016 transportation era: “We have next to 0 public transportation, so if y’all have that it will be much better”

BREAKING: The Minneapolis City Council will vote tomorrow on a proposal delaying the city’s new rideshare ordinance by two months, to July 1

Proponents say the “extension” would give time for new apps to get set up & for #mnleg to keep working on a deal axios.com/local/twin-cit…

NEW: For more than a year, as Minneapolis has debated rideshare rules, I've wondered what *really* happened in the one U.S. city that Uber and @Lyft have ever left: Austin, TX

So I called around, hoping MN can learn from Austin. Here's what I found ⤵️⤵️
axios.com/local/twin-cit…

Watch (but really listen) as these Dallas students experience absolute ELATION when day becomes night during the total solar eclipse: dallasnews.com/news/education…

Video by Stewart House/Dallas Morning News

What’s missing on this picture

DRIVERS!!!

Council remains steadfast that Minneapolis can be a city that provides safe and affordable services for riders and ensures minimum wage for drivers. Corporate pressure is not an acceptable reason to undermine basic workers rights.