New York Slant: Don’t Give Uber A License To Discriminate
From New York Slant: In 2014, federal Judge George B. Daniels signed off on an agreement to make New York City’s yellow taxi fleet wheelchair-accessible by 2020, calling it “one of the most significant acts of [...]
Wired: Uber’s Business Isn’t Built to Help Disabled People
From Wired: NADINA LASPINA IS looking up from under her wide-brimmed hat at the heavy grey rain clouds overhead, watching the blazing July sun play peekaboo behind them, and worrying about whether she’s dressed appropriately [...]
Wired: Uber and Lyft Drivers Work Dangerous Jobs—But They’re on Their Own
From Wired: HARRY CAMPBELL WAS driving a man home one night when, upon stopping at a light, the passenger stripped off all of his clothes, ran naked around the car, and then got back in as [...]
Inc: Uber Has Its Own 911 Line–but It’s a Secret
From Inc: Facing ongoing passenger-safety concerns, the company has been testing its own version of 911 since October--without telling riders or drivers. Among the many criticisms Uber faces is a persistent allegation that the company does [...]
BuzzFeed: Uber Riders Say They Were Charged Massive Cleaning Fees For Messes They Never Made
From BuzzFeed: Uber customers are warning others to be wary of using the ride-hailing app after they say they were charged hundreds in vehicle cleaning fees for messes they claim they never made. Jordan Hunter, a [...]
WSKG News: Disability Advocates Speak Out Against Uber Expansion
In the fight against Uber expansion, taxi drivers have found allies in disability advocates across New York. Stephanie Woodward is the Director of Advocacy for the Center for Disability Rights in Rochester.
Slate: Get Home Safe
How much sexual assault is happening on ride-hailing services like Uber?