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Spectrum News NY1: Court Settlement on Accessible Taxis in Jeopardy
SFGATE: Advocates Bring Class Action Lawsuit Against Hertz On Behalf Of Disabled Drivers
Daily Journal: Hertz Accused of Discriminating Against Disabled Renters
Disabled World: Disability Groups Fight NYC’s Move to Dodge Wheelchair Taxi Duty
New York Times: New York Is Failing to Meet Wheelchair-Access Goal for Cabs, Suit Says
Law360: Hertz Sued Over Policy Limiting Options for Disabled Drivers
Disability Groups File Motion to Prevent New York City From Shirking Its Obligation to Provide Wheelchair-Accessible Taxis
February 22, 2024—New York, NY—Yesterday a coalition of disability groups filed a motion in federal court to compel the New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) to comply with the provisions of a settlement that was agreed upon in 2014 requiring they make at least 50% of their iconic yellow taxi fleet accessible to … Continue reading “Disability Groups File Motion to Prevent New York City From Shirking Its Obligation to Provide Wheelchair-Accessible Taxis”
Hertz Sued for Discriminating Against Drivers With Disabilities
February 22, 2024—Berkeley, CA—Today, nonprofit law firm Disability Rights Advocates filed a class action lawsuit in the Northern District of California against national car rental company Hertz to end its systemic civil rights violations against people with disabilities who need hand controls to operate a rental car. While there are many configurations, hand controls generally … Continue reading “Hertz Sued for Discriminating Against Drivers With Disabilities”