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Minneapolis mayor Jacob Frey vetoes rideshare ordinance, calls for special session
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey has once again vetoed an ordinance passed by the City Council that would guarantee a minimum wage for rideshare drivers.
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Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey has once again vetoed an ordinance passed by the City Council that would guarantee a minimum wage for rideshare drivers.
Among the report's findings: rideshare drivers in the Twin Cities metro area earned an average of just shy of $14.50 per hour in 2022, taking into consideration such things as time spent without an active passenger, and other expenses.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey has once again vetoed an ordinance passed by the City Council that would guarantee a minimum wage for rideshare drivers. With the council expected to override the veto, he's also calling for a special session.
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