US justice department sues Lyft over alleged refusal to serve passengers with disabilities
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Lawsuit filed in California claims drivers routinely refuse to transport individuals with service animals or mobility devices The Department of Justice sued Lyft on Monday, accusing the ride-share giant of discrimination for denying service to passengers with disabilities. The federal lawsuit, which was filed in the US district court for the northern district of California, said Lyft drivers have routinely refused to transport individuals who depend on service animals or use mobility devices, such as wheelchairs, an alleged violation of the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA).
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US justice department sues Lyft over alleged refusal to serve passengers with disabilities
Lawsuit filed in California claims drivers routinely refuse to transport individuals with service animals or mobility devices The Department of Justice sued Lyft on Monday, accusing the ride-share giant of discrimination for denying service to passengers with disabilities....
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DOJ lawsuit says Lyft routinely refuses service to passengers with disabilities
The Justice Department has sued Lyft, accusing its drivers of routinely refusing service to passengers with wheelchairs and service animals.
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