[Colorado-Talk] [NAGDU] Fwd: Rideshare Rally at Uber and Lyft—Stop the Discrimination

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From: National Federation of the Blind <webmaster at nfb.org>
Date: August 20, 2024 at 6:01:49 PM EDT
To: Jody Ianuzzi <thunderwalker321 at gmail.com>
Subject: Rideshare Rally at Uber and Lyft—Stop the Discrimination
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Rideshare Rally in San Francisco

Join our demonstration to protest rideshare discrimination against blind people using guide dogs and white canes.

October 15, 2024
San Francisco, California
Uber and Lyft Headquarters*
10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Pacific Time

As reported in the 2024 Presidential Report, “both of the leading [rideshare] companies, Lyft and Uber, are failing to meet their obligations to ensure that blind individuals are not discriminated against. While we continue to hold regular meetings with both companies in good faith to improve their policies and practices, there is rarely a day that goes by when we do not learn of another ride denied to a blind person…We will take all of the courageous steps necessary to stop this second-class treatment.”

Rideshare Requirements

Uber and Lyft are not meeting the following requirements:

  *   Drivers must not discriminate; they must pick up blind passengers.
  *   Rideshare companies need a Zero Tolerance Policy for violators.
  *   Rideshare companies must reduce the burden imposed on blind passengers to report denials when they happen.
  *   Rideshare companies must deliver better driver education on the policy and laws regarding blind passengers, especially guide dog users.

The discrimination must end. Don’t deny; let us ride.

Submit Interest Form to Attend

Please let us know if you are interested in attending this demonstration on October 15 by submitting the Rideshare Rally Interest Form. We will be sharing more information regarding the logistics, rally route, recommended hotel accommodations, and Rideshare Rally details in the coming weeks. By completing the form, you are not obligated to attend.

Rideshare Rally Interest Form<https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=35363&qid=10223228>

*Please note: the exact location will be shared in the coming weeks with recommended lodging for those traveling to San Francisco.


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