[Nfbmo] Deputies: Uber driver refused ride to blind man, service dog

[Erika Wolf]

Well said Peter and Julie!
Our dogs need to be protected at all times, as a guide dog user myself, I've been denied on a few  occasions, and it's absolutely bogus what we have to go through in order to get a ride. In no way should we be treated as a second-class citizen, treated less in any regard. We are protected by the ADA and it's about time it  gets enforced. Thank God for  NAGDU to protect our rights. Sincerely yours:
Erika Wolf

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> On Jul 8, 2016, at 10:46 AM, Peter Donahue via Nfbmo <nfbmo at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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> Good morning everyone,
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>    Services like Uber are covered by the ADA. The ADA does not recognize allergies as a disabling condition. If the Uber driver uses his own vehicle to transport passengers he/she will need to use another vehicle to transport his daughter. Under the settlement any Uber driver refusing to transport passengers with service animals will be removed from their platform. These are the terms of the settlement. If Uber and other ridesharing services are smart they will strictly enforce these terms and familiarize their drivers with the ADA and that the refusal to transport passengers with service animals will lead to termination of their contract situations like this will be nipped in the bud. Since a number of cities have kicked ridesharing services out due to this and other issues they have a double incentive to comply with all state and federal laws concerning various aspects of their operations including the carriage of passengers with service animals. They were kicked out of Austin last May and almost lost operating privilages here in San Antonio. Let them live and learn.
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> Peter Donahue
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> david hertweck via Nfbmo wrote:
>> I think this was handled in intirely  wrong way.  If the driver stated his problem and offered to get another car there then both parties needs could have been met.   The driver or his famly could be extreamly lergic.  The driver was intirely wrong in handling it in the way he did.
>> In this problem we must be carefull that all needs are met.
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>> -----Original Message----- From: Daniel Garcia via Nfbmo
>> Sent: Friday, July 08, 2016 6:26 AM
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>> Cc: Daniel Garcia
>> Subject: [Nfbmo] Deputies: Uber driver refused ride to blind man, service dog
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>> His daughter is allergic to dogs, so he didn't want to allow a service dog in his vehicle.
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>> Source:
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>> http://www.fox4news.com/news/u-s-world/170689636-story
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>> We have all heard stories of drivers refusing service to dog handling teams on the grounds they are allergic or fear dogs. But Uber introduces a new wrinkle into this battle. Since they use their own private cars, they can claim that relatives are allergic to dogs to refuse service.
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>> This is not something to be overlooked in light of the proposed settlement with Uber now pending in the court.
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>> Regards
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>> Daniel Garcia
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