[NAGDU] New options for personal disclosure with Uber

[Julie A. Orozco]

Sorry to bring this back. 

But it was my understanding that what we wanted was slightly different than what we got. I thought we wanted a self-identification system that would also result in automatic penalties for drivers who denied us. In other words, if we chose to identify as a rider with a service animal and the driver canceled on us, their account would automatically be suspended. I don't see anything about driver punishment/accountability in these announcements. 

I am strongly against even trying out an identification system like this because it defies the spirit of the laws that drivers violate all the time. It also won't work without some kind of "stick," something that will actually hold drivers accountable. I understand our options are limited. I'm also so grateful we were able to protest at headquarters. But this self-identification system seems, by all accounts, to be a win for Uber and their drivers without any kind of reward for us. 

Maybe I'm missing something or don't have the whole story. That's always a possibility. I'm just very worried that our people will buy into this and things will get worse before they have a hope of getting better. 

Julie


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Sent: Tuesday, October 15, 2024 10:11 AM
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Cc: Al Elia <al.elia at aol.com>
Subject: Re: [NAGDU] New options for personal disclosure with Uber

Everyone – we have been advocating for optional SelfID. I agree that Uber’s last-minute publicizing of a diminished SelfID has no bearing on our rally or our demands, but I will repost (or you can search the archives for) my explanations of how we demanded SelfID work, as well as why we think it will improve our lives as rideshare riders even if some of us do not opt-in.

Now I must go to the rally.

/Æ

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