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Minneapolis mayor Jacob Fray vetoed a new measure that proposed a minimum wage for ridesharing drivers within city limits. Minneapolis City Council members introduced the measure earlier this year, and the bill proposed a minimum wage that would pay drivers either $1.40/mile, $0.51/minute, or $5/hour, whichever option would pay drivers the greatest. City Council members state that the mayor’s decision is a loss for many Minneapolis workers. Mayor Fray countered the bill by establishing an agreement with Uber, setting a $15/hour wage for Uber drivers, and a $5 minimum payment for any rides in the Minneapolis area. Drivers who work for Lyft or other ridesharing services are not covered by the agreement. Minnesota Uber and Driver’s Association state that the mayor put the interests of major companies over the interests of Minneapolis workers.