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Uber and Lyft Threaten To Exit Minneapolis Over Minimum Wage Motion

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Minneapolis is at the heart of heated discussions around two pivotal questions in the ride-hailing industry: How much money do Uber and Lyft drivers make, and what minimum pay should they be guaranteed?

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