The Minneapolis City Council voted to override Mayor Jacob Frey’s veto, effectively increasing the pay floor for rideshare drivers, despite threats from Uber and Lyft that would leave the region as a result.

In a 10-3 vote, the city council reversed the mayor’s veto and increased pay for rideshare drivers.

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