US government sues Uber, alleging discrimination against disabled passengers
by Reuters from Technology | The Guardian on (#6ZZJ6)
Justice department in lawsuit accuses company drivers of routinely refusing to serve people with disabilities
The US government sued Uber on Thursday, accusing the ride-sharing company of violating federal law by discriminating against passengers with disabilities.
In a complaint filed in San Francisco federal court, the US Department of Justice said Uber drivers routinely refuse to serve riders with disabilities, including people who travel with service animals or stowable wheelchairs.
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