Update on ride share service in Minneapolis 

Uber and Lyft have said they will stop service in Minneapolis on July 1, 2024, which is the new effective date of the rideshare ordinance passed by the City Council.

Background

• On March 7, The Minneapolis City Council passed an ordinance requiring higher pay for drivers.
• Uber and Lyft said they will stop service when the ordinance goes into effect.
• Mayor Frey vetoed the ordinance on March 8, and the City Council overrode the veto on March 14.
• On April 11, the Council delayed the implementation date of the new ordinance to July 1.
• On April 30, the City issued a license to MyWeels to operate in Minneapolis. 

Mayor calls for the Council to reconsider the ordinance

On April 8, Mayor Frey joined business leaders and disability advocates to again ask the Council to reconsider the ordinance.

Watch Mayor Frey’s press conference with business leaders and disability advocates

We will continue to provide updates.