[Nfbc-info] new Uber policy may more discrimination

[Michael Hingson]

Good question. Generally I think Uber expects passengers to request Uber
when they are ready and where they can be picked up. However, if Uber
drivers do discriminate against blind and disabled passengers there will, I
suspect, be ways to insure that offending drivers will not get away with
discrimination. 


Best Regards,


Michael Hingson

-----Original Message-----
From: Nfbc-info [mailto:nfbc-info-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Lisa
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Cc: Lisa Irving <bernieslife at cox.net>
Subject: [Nfbc-info] new Uber policy may more discrimination

Earlier this week I heard on the news that Uber is test piloting a new
policy in four major U. S. Cities outside of California. Essentially, you've
got two minutes to find the Uber car or  the driver can cancel the ride;
leave and you get charged. This evening I received an email from Uber. Uber
is instituting this same practice with Uber Pool in San Diego. 

 

I am wondering if this new practice intended to encourage punctuality will
work against blind and visually impaired passengers and individuals who
cannot move quickly. 

 

From,

Lisa Irving 

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