It’s fortunate that Uber is famous for following the rules.
DrMango@lemmy.world 1 year ago
Clickbait title.
In his veto message, Frey wrote he “secured a commitment from Uber” that drivers picking up passengers in Minneapolis or driving within the city will make the city’s minimum wage of $15 an hour. The company also committed to paying Uber drivers at least $5 for any trip in the metro area.
wagoner@infosec.pub 1 year ago
fluxion@lemmy.world 1 year ago
Not a clickbait title, the original bill covered all ride-sharing. He only struck at deal with Uber, and Uber only struck a deal so bills like this would spread and lead to them having to pay fair wages in other cities. He played the role of a corporate patsy and threw a hard-won citizens-supported bill in the trash in exchange for a small face-saving gesture.
lemann@lemmy.one 1 year ago
Sounds like a reasonable trade-off, likely at the expense of ride prices though. I hope Minneapolis has a viable public alternative for those who used the rideshares to get around and might be priced out by the increase, whenever it arrives
Caradoc879@lemmy.world 1 year ago
You know what’s better than easily broken “agreements”? Actual fucking laws.
danc4498@lemmy.world 1 year ago
This context means nothing. They made a law protecting workers, the mayor vetoed it. Uber is much happier with this. And Lyft, who made no agreement, is ecstatic!
Yay corporations!
malloc@lemmy.world 1 year ago
Uber is happy because they will know drivers will flee to their platform for higher guarantees. Whether Lyft will remain in the city or compete is something we will find out.
SCB@lemmy.world 1 year ago
Also all people taking Ubers and Lyfts benefit, as they are cheaper. Yay poor people!
Also Uber and Lyft drivers will get more dates and already make above the min wage, based on existing data. Yay Uber and Lyft drivers!
JokeDeity@lemm.ee 1 year ago
Can I have some drugs too?
SCB@lemmy.world 1 year ago
Sure! Where do you live.
Don’t drive high tho.
Enigma@sh.itjust.works 1 year ago
Please provide sources.
SCB@lemmy.world 1 year ago
Sure
www.salary.com/research/salary/…/minneapolis-mn