Lyft and Uber threaten to leave Minneapolis unless mayor vetoes bill giving drivers a minimum wage

woman in a ride share car being driven by a man. (Credit: Getty Images)

Travelers in Minneapolis might find it harder to get around if the city’s mayor signs a minimum wage bill for ride sharing drivers.

Uber and Lyft are both threatening to leave the city if the bill becomes law. The Minneapolis City Council passed the ordinance in a 7-5 vote Thursday. Mayor Jacob Frey has until Aug. 23 to veto the bill. He has voiced support for boosting driver pay in the past, but added Wednesday “it is clear that we must allow more time for deliberation.”