Washington Governor Signs Uber, Lyft Driver Pay Guarantee Into Law

A sign marks a location for Lyft and Uber users at San Diego State University in San Diego, Calif., on May 13, 2020. Mike Blake/Reuters

Washington Governor Jay Inslee on Thursday signed into law a minimum pay standard for Uber and Lyft drivers, making Washington the first U.S. state to implement earnings standards for ride-hail companies.