The rideshare company said, it would cease service outside of the Twin Cities and only offer 'premium products' in the metro area, if the bill went into effect.
. “If the bill is signed into law, beginning August 1, Uber will stop operating our ride service outside of Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area. In the metro area, we will only offer premium products to match the premium prices required by the bill.”Uber’s outright threat was a factor in Walz’s decision, but not the only one, the governor claimed to local outlet. He said that the measure had prompted concern from the disability community and others who might rely on rideshare.
Rideshare companies celebrated the move. Uber claimed it would support a different bill that set lower pay minimums and ensured drivers were classified as independent contracts, not employees—a critical designation fight playing out in multiple other states. A Lyft spokesperson told “Lawmakers should pass fair pay and other protections, but it must be done in a way that doesn’t jeopardize the affordability and safety of those who rely on the service...We look forward to continuing our engagement.”In contrast, proponents of the bill were disappointed with the governor and dissatisfied with his promises of a working group and future legislative efforts.
Rideshare drivers and other gig workers have been fighting for fair pay and better protections nationwide,, in recent years. Minnesota is just one of many states where the conflict between corporate interests and demands for improved working conditions has made it to the legislature. In places like Washington state and New York City, as mentioned above, workers have made headway.
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