Uber and Lyft drivers are advocating for a Minneapolis ordinance that would increase their pay.
Members of The Minnesota Uber/Lyft Drivers Association along with Minneapolis City Council member Robin Wonsley introduced a motion asking for $15 an hour for drivers.
Wonsley says ridesharing companies have exploited Minneapolis drivers for too long.
"Corporations do not get to be in Minneapolis and circumvent policies that actually support our workers," Wonsley said.
The Lawyer for the rideshare drivers, Stephen Cooper, says the costs for drivers has become too high.
"People cannot pay their costs, cannot pay for their children, cannot pay their rent," said Cooper. "What they're paying right now is a third of minimum wage. They're paying the equivalent of $5 an hour. You get more than that as an intern in elementary school."
Three different potential proposals will be considered during the January 19 meeting.