# Uber and Lyft react to new minimum wage laws

- URL: https://travelguysradio.com/2024/03/29/uber-and-lyft-react-new-minimum-wage-laws
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- Audio (MP3): https://audio.travelguysradio.com/2024/03/travelguysshow033024.mp3

*On the Saturday, March 30th, 2024 edition of The Travel Guys…*

- In the **Travel News**, Uber and Lyft react to new minimum wage laws for drivers by saying they are pulling service from Minneapolis May 1. Wonder if they are bluffing? South Lake Tahoe and Truckee have banned plastic bottles that contain less than one gallon of liquid from being sold in stores. Good for them. Guess once you've seen hundreds of plastic bottles floating on pristine Lake Tahoe, you are ready for change.
- Our **Smarter Traveler** segment features 8 things people tend to forget about passports. With summer travel season coming up, it's time for a refresher. New international travelers especially.
- With one river cruise line out of business, are there still cruises on America's rivers? The answer is yes, and we talked to **American Cruise Lines** to find out more about their products.
- **Jack Gallagher** returns to town on 420. April 20th that is. This time, Jack in joined by his band (?). Music and comedy at the B Street/Sofia Theatre and it's time to get your tickets!
- Major cruise lines are trying to make check-in day go smoother. That story is part of our **Odds and Ends** wrap up.

## Highlights

- [Uber/Lyft bluffing cites with "we'll leave" claims](https://apnews.com/article/lyft-uber-minneapolis-ridehailing-apps-0a51b37c37202f61bb4943089e5a288d)
- [Some Interesting Facts about Ride Shares](https://www.powerswitchaction.org/resources/uber-takes-us-for-a-ride)
- [USA Small Ship River Cruises | American Cruise Lines](https://www.americancruiselines.com/?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwzZmwBhD8ARIsAH4v1gXN64um8PUbdGHXGWwK1Vlnh5nMziP9yPnv69qtFsw42BU0ncWdp2kaAlbtEALw_wcB)
- [Jack Gallagher Returns...With His Band](https://travelguysradio.com/sites/default/files/2024/03/jack-gallagher-returns-with-his-band.pdf)
- [Music & Comedy show W/ JACK GALLAGHER - The Sofia Home of B Street!](https://bstreettheatre.org/other/jack-gallagher/)
- [Airbnb Changes its Extenuating Circumstances Cancellation Policy](https://www.airbnb.com/help/article/1339#:~:text=Make%20sure%20you%20have%20any,team%20to%20review%20your%20case)
- [The dos and don'ts of flying](https://travelguysradio.com/sites/default/files/2024/03/dos-and-donts-of-flying-travel-guys.pdf)
- [April is Down to Earth Month - Special Events at Many California Wineries](https://travelguysradio.com/sites/default/files/2024/03/down-to-earth-month-travel-guys.pdf)
- [Airline Customer Service Dashboard](https://www.transportation.gov/airconsumer/airline-customer-service-dashboard)
- [If you are leaving the country, consider enrolling in the Smart Traveler program](https://step.state.gov/step/)
- [50 States, 1000 Places to Eat - Amazon and Kindle](https://www.amazon.com/50-States-000-Eats-Where/dp/1426222823)
- [Travel Insurance - World Nomads](https://www.worldnomads.com/)
- [River Cruising in the USA](https://www.americancruiselines.com)
- [Travelers United](https://www.travelersunited.org/)
- [Tipping with the server standing right over the top of you](https://www.reddit.com/r/EndTipping/comments/16olyy1/tipping_with_servers_standing_over_you/)
- [California State Parks Parking and Use Fee info](https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=24290)
- [Wheelchair polices, airline by airline](https://www.travelersunited.org/know-airline-wheelchair-policies-and-to-make-flying-easier/?utm_source=newsletter)
- [Uber from the airport - where it costs the most](https://www.travelpulse.com/news/car-rail/heres-where-your-uber-ride-from-the-airport-will-cost-the-most)
- [How to get a digital ID](https://www.tsa.gov/digital-id)
- [Traveler's United Mobility Friendly Travel Guide](https://www.travelersunited.org/mobility-friendly-travel-guide-from-national-council-on-aging/?utm_source=newsletter)
- [Consumer Advocate Chris Elliott](https://www.elliott.org/)
- [Sacramento Airport Parking](https://sacramento.aero/smf/about/maps#intmap_acc_publicparking)
- [Double check for things you can and can't bring through security at the airport](https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/all)
- [Carry On Bag Size Requirements](https://www.travelandleisure.com/style/travel-bags/airline-carry-on-luggage-size-guide)
- [TSA Renewal](https://www.tsa.gov/precheck#renew)
- [Seating tips for major US Airlines](https://www.msn.com/en-us/travel/news/the-major-airline-with-the-most-space-in-economy-and-the-one-with-the-least/ss-AA1k6xCy?ocid=msedgntp&cvid=bcec585d5bd949398dfd27c5cb3c55bc&ei=10#image=11)
- [Denied Boarding Rules/Giving up Your Seat](https://www.travelersunited.org/denied-boarding-rules/?utm_source=newsletter)
- [How to win your consumer dispute using the Elliott Method](https://www.elliott.org/advocacy/how-to-win-your-consumer-dispute-using-the-elliott-method/)

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