Justice Department sues Lyft, accusing it of discriminating against riders with disabilities
Summary
The Justice Department accused Lyft of disability discrimination in a lawsuit, The NY Times and The Philadelphia Inquirer reported on Tuesday 10 November. The department said Lyft and its drivers routinely deny rides to people who use stowable wheelchairs or travel with service animals, and Lyft disputed the allegations, according to The NY Times, the Inquirer quoting the suit as saying that Lyft and its drivers 'routinely refuse to serve' people with disabilities. Engadget wrote that the Justice Department has sued Lyft, accusing its drivers of routinely refusing service to passengers with wheelchairs and service animals.
Latest: The federal government is accusing Lyft of discriminating against passengers with disabilities, the LA Times reported, headlining that the DOJ sues Lyft alleging discrimination against riders with disabilities.
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How it unfolded
Wednesday 11 November
The federal government is accusing Lyft of discriminating against passengers with disabilities, the LA Times reported, headlining that the DOJ sues Lyft alleging discrimination against riders with disabilities.
Tuesday 10 November
The Justice Department accused Lyft of disability discrimination in a lawsuit, saying Lyft and its drivers routinely deny rides to people who use stowable wheelchairs or travel with service animals, The NY Times reported, adding that Lyft disputed the allegations, while The Philadelphia Inquirer quoted the suit as saying that Lyft and its drivers 'routinely refuse to serve' people with disabilities.
- 11:49The Philadelphia Inquirer DOJ sues Lyft alleging discrimination against riders with disabilities
- 08:24The Philadelphia Inquirer Justice Dept. accuses Lyft of disability discrimination in lawsuit
- 04:58Engadget DOJ lawsuit says Lyft routinely refuses service to passengers with disabilities
- 01:29The NY Times Justice Dept. Accuses Lyft of Disability Discrimination in Lawsuit