A group of Uber and Lyft drivers will begin a one-day strike on Thursday. Drivers will shut off their rideshare apps and won’t take riders to or from the airport and the Twin Cities. Up to 2,000 independent drivers across the state are expected to go offline from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m., ending the day with a rally.

Sahan Journal reporter Alfonzo Galvan has been covering this story and joined MPR News Host Cathy Wurzer with more perspective on what’s happening today and what’s at stake.

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