So why the did the City Council vote to remove Uber and Lyft from Minneapolis?

[geardaddy]

Don't they know that many people without cars rely on these services?
https://www.startribune.com/minneapolis-city-council-overrides-frey-veto-on-uberlyft-plan/600351100/

[WhiskeyGrinder]

1. They didn't.

The council voted to set minimum pay rates for drivers, and the companies say they can't possibly meet those rates and will leave the city.

[ramen]

2. Compensating workers fairly?

How could any massive company possibly afford to do that?

(sarcasm. it's sarcasm.)

[Ocelot II]

3. It didn't. Uber and Lyft are removing themselves, or threatening to

because the city council voted on to impose minimum rates for drivers.

[geardaddy]

4. OK, thanks for the explanation

I couldn't read the article, as it was behind a paywall.

I understand the plight of the drivers, since I was one of them, but I also know several people who rely on drive share services to get around town.

[getagrip_already]

5. So uber and lyft illegally destroy taxi services

And then leave in a pissy fit rather than pay a living wage.

Well booh the f hoo.

F off and take your social media whores with you.

Time for a local ride share app to step up.

[mysteryowl]

6. It is just plan tragic.

Fair wage might turn into a loss of their jobs and leaving people stranded.

If that happens, lesser known ride share companies will fill in the gap.