[NAGDU] Lyft

[Buddy Brannan]

Howard, of course they have “back channels”. They’re called Facebook groups, website forums (I know of at least a couple of those), … None of which are officially sponsored by Lyft or Uber, and of course, not all drivers join them. Naturally, the posts we see are the nasty ones from nasty people, but that’s sort of the nature of the beast.

Dan, of course laws can be enforced. But, as with any law, especially ones involving discrimination, there are ways to circumvent them. Oh no, it wasn’t because you’re blind that I didn’t hire you, it’s because we found someone more qualified. Or you were overqualified and we found a better fit. Better fit, of course, can often mean “not blind”, but good luck proving it. It’s the same with drivers who proactively don’t accept your ride request. 

> On Feb 15, 2019, at 5:16 PM, Dan Weiner via NAGDU <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> so basically we are saying htere is no way to enforce any access lawas when we are on uber or lift?
> 
> 
> Dan
> 
> 
> On 2/15/2019 12:34 PM, Aleeha Dudley via NAGDU wrote:
>> Hi all,
>> Deanna, I agree with Cindy. Definitely report it at nfb.org/rideshare-test <http://nfb.org/rideshare-test>. I just dug through my Lyft app and can’t find anything in mine, and I have definitely reported service animal issues to them in the past. It would be interesting to know, if you look in your app’s settings, if there is something about your dog in profile settings.
>> Aleeha
>> 
>>> On Feb 15, 2019, at 11:25 AM, Cindy Ray via NAGDU <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>> 
>>> I think I would call them. Also, note it in the survey at nfb.org. I should
>>> think you could see it in your profile. If it is also secret from you, that
>>> is even a bigger problem.
>>> Cindy Lou
>>> cindyray at gmail.com
>>> 
>>> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: NAGDU <nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Deanna Lewis via NAGDU
>>> Sent: Friday, February 15, 2019 9:29 AM
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>>> Cc: Deanna Lewis <DLewis at clovernook.org>
>>> Subject: [NAGDU] Lyft
>>> 
>>> Hi all,
>>> I took a Lyft into work this morning. The driver was very nice and
>>> knowledgeable; he had no issues with Mambo.
>>> However, he mentioned that there was a note in my profile that states I have
>>> a service dog. I am not very comfortable with that note in there. If a
>>> driver sees that I use a guide dog ahead of time, that will give them a
>>> reason to deny me simply because of the dog. They could tell Lyft any number
>>> of excuses for cancelling the ride, so how could I or Lyft prove that they
>>> denied me due to the presence of my guide dog? I do not typically give
>>> advanced notice, and in my opinion, that note in my profile should be
>>> removed. I think I will call Lyft today to ask that they remove the note
>>> that I use a service dog from my profile.
>>> Has anyone else encountered this?
>>> Thanks!
>>> Deanna
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