July 25, 2022
A California federal judge ruled Monday that Uber isn't obligated to provide wheelchair-accessible vehicles in two Southern cities, finding that a trio of riders didn't establish that it's a reasonable request to make of the ride-hailing company.
January 24, 2022
Accessibility is not an afterthought at Uber, a tearful employee testified Monday in a California federal bench trial over allegations that the ride-hailing giant discriminates against people with disabilities by not providing wheelchair-accessible vehicles in two Southern cities, saying Uber has spent millions of dollars trying to provide accessible services.
January 21, 2022
Uber can't exit a bench trial over allegations it discriminates against people with disabilities by not providing wheelchair-accessible vehicles in two Southern cities, a California federal judge ruled on Friday, saying the case is distinguishable from a recent decision in favor of rival Lyft.
January 19, 2022
Wheelchair users accusing Uber of failing to accommodate people with disabilities began a California federal bench trial Wednesday with heart-breaking memories of being stranded due to a lack of reliable transportation options, urging the judge to make Uber's on-demand ride-hailing services accessible to all.
April 20, 2021
Uber and consumers sparred Monday over whether the ride-hailing giant is legally obligated to offer more wheelchair-accessible vehicles and should face claims in California federal court that it systematically discriminated against and failed to accommodate disabled individuals.