PIX11: Woman says Uber driver kidnapped her, refused to drop her at UES destination
An Uber passenger was taken for a joy ride through the city by her Uber driver — but without the joy.
Uber policy change will allow non-violent ex-cons to take the wheel
Non-violent convicts like prostitutes, thieves and fraudsters will be allowed to get behind the wheel of Uber cars in two more states under a new plan the company is rolling out.
Equity Report from the University Transportation Research Center: The City College of New York
The “Equity Report” is a blistering critique of the Transportation Networking Companies like Uber—criticizing them for their treatment of people with disabilities and their discrimination against communities of color.
TLC wants citywide expansion for wheelchair-accessible taxi dispatches
In a move to better serve wheelchair users in the five boroughs, the city’s Taxi and Limousine Commission has pitched a citywide-expansion of its accessible dispatch program.
Uber’s Record of Disability Discrimination Is Appalling
Ride-sharing was hailed as the wave of the future, but as a recent study shows, it’s only the future for some.
Uber ‘Insulting’ Wheelchair Users With Inaccessible Cars, Disabled Man Says
Dustin Jones has been in a wheelchair since a surgical accident in 2011 — the same year e-hailing cab company Uber arrived in New York City.
NYETA Blasts Uber’s Rampant Discrimination
New Yorkers for Equal Transportation Access, a coalition of taxi medallion owners and advocates for the disabled, joins with disability advocate Dustin Jones in calling on the city to hold an emergency hearing on the well-publicized reports about Uber’s rampant discrimination against-well, almost everyone.
RollingOut: Warning: Fake Uber drivers popping up everywhere
The popular ride-sharing service Uber is being plagued by reports of fake drivers.
Bloomberg: Study Finds Racial Discrimination by Uber and Lyft Drivers
Researchers suggest anonymity for passengers hailing a ride as a possible solution.
Hotel-Online: ADA Defense Lawyer: Philadelphia Court Hits Uber and Lyft for ADA Violations
Uber and Lyft are back in the headlines again, but not for the usual ride share issues. This time it is for alleged violations of the ADA.