Gothamist
NYC’s paratransit system Access-A-Ride left New Yorkers stranded over 31,000 times in 2015.
Coverage Archive
Consumerist
More than a year after the National Federation of the Blind of California filed a lawsuit accusing Uber drivers of discriminating against passengers waiting for rides with service animals, the two sides announced they’ve reached a settlement.
SFGate
Uber is settling a discrimination suit by blind passengers with an agreement to carry the passengers’ guide dogs in their vehicles and to fire drivers who refuse
PC Magazine
Uber will now be a lot stricter against drivers that refuse to transport blind passengers and their service animals, and the National Federation of the Blind will be checking up on the company’s efforts.
Mercury News
Uber and advocates for the blind have reached a lawsuit settlement in which the ride-hailing company agrees to require that existing and new drivers confirm they understand their legal obligations to transport riders with guide dogs or other service animals
The Verge
Uber has agreed to pay the National Federation of the Blind $225,000 over three years to settle a lawsuit alleging discrimination against blind riders
U.S. News
Uber and advocates for the blind have reached a lawsuit settlement in which the ride-hailing company agrees to require that existing and new drivers confirm they understand their legal obligations to transport riders with guide dogs or other service animals
VentureBeat
Uber announced today that it has proposed a settlement with the National Federation of the Blind’s California chapter.
SFGate
Advocates for the blind have agreed with Uber on overall terms of settling a lawsuit that accused the ride-hailing company of discriminating against passengers with guide dogs
Queens Chronicle
Michelle Caiola welcomes New York subway accessibility upgrades but maintains that the system still has much to improve.