[Nfbc-info] Initiating discussion about unlawful discrimination by Uber drivers

[Chad Allen]

I use lift. So far, I have never had a problem. I a cane   user so I know guide  dog users might experience something different but fact remains my experiences on Lift have been far better than my experiences on any other rideshare service.

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> On Feb 17, 2016, at 4:34 PM, Lisa Irving via Nfbc-info <nfbc-info at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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> Sent from my iPhone hello,
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> I would like to initiate a discussion about ongoing unlawful discrimination by Huber drivers.  To begin with I would like to applaud the effort's of the national Federation of the blind for continuing its diligent work to resolve this issue. Next I would like to hear how you are handling acts of discrimination by Uber drivers. Here is what I have done. I have tried to reason with drivers I have sent letters to Uber support I have even texted the driver and of course I have forwarded my emails to the NF be as of last Wednesday I documented my ninth complaint to the goober support team. Yes, it gets worse. Last Friday I was denied ride service three times yes three times. I was charged a cancellation fee for one of the rides I have filed a complaint with Uber support as well as my credit card company. It is more about the principal then the money. I am not sure what else to do on my end. Yes, my guy dog is well groomed and well behaved I am well mannered and well dressed and make it a point to contact the driver to ask him to look for me because I am visually impaired. Based on my experience the acts of unlawful discrimination are increasing. I feel frustrated I am tired of missing appointments or getting to the bank after it closes. Please share your thoughts and any solutions you have found to decrease or illuminate acts of discrimination.
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> Thoughtfully yours,
> Lisa Irving
> By the way I sincerely apologize for some of the odd wording in this message. I am using the not so reliable dictate feature on my phone
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