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Minneapolis City Council signals willingness to adjust Uber and Lyft driver pay ordinance

Minneapolis City Council signals willingness to adjust Uber and Lyft driver pay ordinance

An option which allows the council an “off ramp” moves forward while council members anticipate receiving new data that may result in changes to the controversial ordinance.
by Sarah Thamer

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As Uber, Lyft departure looms, taxi CEO says industry is 'very good at pivoting'

As Uber, Lyft departure looms, taxi CEO says industry is 'very good at pivoting'

If Uber and Lyft make good on their threat to stop service in the Twin Cities by May 1, it could mean a boom in business for the taxi industry. But there are far fewer taxis now since ridesharing entered the market about a decade ago.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Uber and Lyft make threats to leave Minneapolis. Could taxis fill the gap in their wake?

Uber and Lyft make threats to leave Minneapolis. Could taxis fill the gap in their wake?

The number of taxis licensed in the city of Minneapolis has dropped precipitously in this age of Uber and Lyft. Could taxis make a comeback in a future without rideshares services?
by Tom Crann and Lukas Levin

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Minneapolis Uber, Lyft driver pay ordinance may face reconsideration vote next month

Minneapolis Uber, Lyft driver pay ordinance may face reconsideration vote next month

A Minneapolis City Council member is expected to introduce a notice that could lead to reconsideration of the city’s new rideshare driver ordinance when the council meets Thursday. Rideshare companies Uber and Lyft have warned they would leave the state if the ordinance in its current form takes effect May 1.
by MPR News Staff

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Historic covered bridges are under threat by truck drivers relying on GPS meant for cars

Historic covered bridges are under threat by truck drivers relying on GPS meant for cars

One of Vermont’s historic covered bridges is under threat from modern technology. Box truck drivers relying on GPS designed for cars continually crash through Lyndon’s 140-year-old Miller’s Run bridge.
by The Associated Press

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United Airlines CEO tries to reassure customers that the airline is safe

United Airlines CEO tries to reassure customers that the airline is safe

In a memo to customers, CEO Scott Kirby tried to reassure travelers that safety is the airline's top priority. He said the airline was already planning an extra day of training for pilots.
by The Associated Press

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Uber and Lyft might leave Minneapolis. Could a statewide rideshare app be the solution?

Uber and Lyft might leave Minneapolis. Could a statewide rideshare app be the solution?

Twin Cities customers and drivers with Uber and Lyft are bracing for both rideshare companies to stop service in the metro once a Minneapolis ordinance boosting pay goes into effect May 1. Sen. Omar Fateh is proposing a statewide service as a solution.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Lessons from Texas as Uber and Lyft threaten to leave the Twin Cities like they did there

Lessons from Texas as Uber and Lyft threaten to leave the Twin Cities like they did there

Uber and Lyft are threatening to stop service in the Twin Cities. And they’ve done it before in Austin, Texas — only to return a year later.
by Cathy Wurzer, Gracie Stockton and Lukas Levin

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Minneapolis City Council overrides Frey’s veto on ordinance boosting rideshare driver pay

Minneapolis City Council overrides Frey’s veto on ordinance boosting rideshare driver pay

The ordinance, expected to go into effect on May 1, will boost rideshare driver pay. Uber and Lyft say that will make the services too expensive for many riders.
by Regina Medina, Jon Collins and Dana Ferguson

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