Rideshare App Allegedly Violates the ADA
Gabriela Amari
The National Federation of the Blind recently filed a lawsuit against Uber Technologies, Inc., for allegedly discriminating against passengers with visual impairments. Uber created an application for mobile devices to make cities more accessible by connecting those who need transportation with a taxi, private car, or ride share. The company designed the app to expand access to transportation for everyone, including those with disabilities. However, in its complaint the National Federation of the Blind of California cited several instances nationwide where blind customers were refused rides or charged cancellation fees for having service animals.
Full Story: Joel Rosenblatt, Uber Suit Claiming Bias Against the Blind Gets U.S. Scrutiny, Denver Post, Dec. 26, 2014, available at
http://www.denverpost.com/Business/ci_27207233/Uber-suit-claiming-bias-against-the-blind-g ets-US-scrutiny