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Lyft, Uber to Leave Minneapolis After City Council OKs Minimum Wage Hike

SAYING SAYONARA

A new ordinance passed Thursday is set to take effect on May 1, requiring the companies to increase driver wages to meet the local minimum wage of $15 an hour.

Brett Bachman
Brett Bachman 

Night Editor

A person holds a placard criticizing Uber and Lyft.
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Brett Bachman

Brett Bachman

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