[NAGDU] another incident with Huber and its getting serious

Sat Jan 15 01:08:04 UTC 2022

Lynn, I’m not sure what you mean by the Nfb and ACB can’t do anything about Lyft and Uber. We’ve been working on it for years, and in someways things are better. The drivers have just learned that they found a new weapon Dash no masks. And even if it’s a lie, they’re using it until they’re not able to anymore. Nfb and probably a CB two are working on it still. The idea of risking Lyft and Uber going bankrupt is a bad idea for those of us who don’t have bus service and trolley service and train service etc., because taxi services hire. I don’t think we would want to take that route personally. This is, of course, my point of you. At the same time, I definitely deplore what they are doing. I hope at some point we can get enough creativity about us that they can begin to see we really and truly mean business. Cindy Lou Ray, moderator,  Cindy ray at gmail.com 

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> On Jan 14, 2022, at 6:56 PM, Lyn Gwizdak via NAGDU <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hey all,
> 
> How about finding a friendly reporter from the press or tv news? Maybe Uber
> and Lyft need some bad press to go with law suits. Too bad we couldn't get
> a big public boycott so Uber and Lyft risk going bankrupt. This is really
> disgusting and it sucks that NFB and ACB cant do anything. I dont use these
> platforms because of these bigoted drivers and I cant afford it anyway. I
> take buses, the trolley, and paratransit for all my transportation needs.
> 
> Lyn and Aristotle
> 
>> On Fri, Jan 14, 2022, 1:13 PM robert stigile via NAGDU <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
>> wrote:
>> 
>> Annette,
>> No, I have not had it where they said I was not wearing a mask. But, I had
>> to Ubers in a row a week ago canceled and it was raining a lot. So I
>> reported him, and uber called me to find out what happened and I told him
>> and one of the drivers was blatant and his discrimination and they still
>> said they educated him and he is  back on the platform just don’t get it!
>> 
>> Robert Stigile, Second Vice-President
>> National Federation of the Blind of California
>> President San Fernando Valley Chapter
>> 818-381-9568
>> 
>> 
>>> On Jan 14, 2022, at 12:36 PM, Melissa Allman via NAGDU <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
>> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Hi Anette. What you are saying is unfortunately all too common. I'm not
>> great at taking selfies so I'll leave that topic alone but will be
>> interested in the perspectives of others on that. However, I think it would
>> be worth reaching out to the state protection and advocacy agency as you
>> suggest. Unfortunately Uber's terms and conditions have an arbitration
>> clause which is limiting. However, some people have filed state law
>> contract claims and I'm hearing that some are exploring small claims court
>> actions depending on whether it's viable in the state they are in. I'm
>> sorry to hear that about the AG as far as the criminal law front. I would
>> say get some legal advice and don't give up. I'm so sorry to hear you are
>> one more person who has experienced this.
>>> 
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>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: NAGDU <nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of annette via NAGDU
>>> Sent: Friday, January 14, 2022 3:23 PM
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>>> Subject: [NAGDU] another incident with Huber and its getting serious
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Hello all,
>>> 
>>> Yesterday I was waiting for my Huber ride with my guide dog in harness
>> and I was wearing a mask.  When the driver approached and saw me he drove
>> off.  I received a text from Huber saying that my request could not be
>> filled.  I requested another rife from Huber.  This time the app wanted me
>> to take a selfie with my mask on and send it to them.  By now, I was going
>> to be late for my appointment.  I gave up on Huber and took Lift.  For my
>> return trip, I requested a trip with Huber.  I got the same message about
>> taking a photo.  I tried a couple of times but could not get the  photo
>> done.  I asked for some sighted help.  I received an email from Huber
>> stating that the driver reported that I was not wearing a mask which is a
>> lie.  The email said that if there were multiple attempts to ride without a
>> mask, I will lose access to the app.  Now, I have this on my record.  If
>> this driver pulled this stunt, more drivers will do it as well and get away
>> with it.  I reported this to the   ridership survey and am going to
>> contact  Huber.  Has this happened to anyone else?  Does anyone have any
>> tips on how to take a selfie for the Huber app?  I feel so helpless.  It’s
>> my word against the driver, and the driver wins.  Huber sides with the
>> driver and against the customer.  A couple of years ago, I complained to
>> Huber about a refusal of service.  Huber just said they would talk to the
>> driver, but no disciplinary action was taken.  I know NFB’s history of
>> taking action against Huber and Lift, but feel something else must be
>> done.  Who regulates Huber and Lift?  In the past, someone suggested filing
>> a criminal misdemeanor against the driver.  However, the city and county
>> states attorneys here in St. Louis have dismal prosecution records and
>> thousands of misdemeanors cases, and I don’t think I would get far.  Should
>> I  report this to the Attorney General, Protection and Advocacy, the BBB or
>> who?
>>> 
>>> Annette
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