[NFBV-Alexandria] Fwd: Rideshare Rally at Uber and Lyft—Stop the Discrimination

[Jeremy Grandstaff]

Forwarding the below message. I've heard many talking about discrimination
by Lyft and Uber; great opportunity to engage.
It is taking place in San Francisco, but I'm wondering if anything wants to
explore organizing a similar protest here. Not sure how that would work,
but getting out the thought.
Email me directly by August 31, if you have interest in trying to organize
a protest in our nation's capital.

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*Jeremy W. Grandstaff*

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From: National Federation of the Blind <webmaster at nfb.org>
Date: Tue, Aug 20, 2024 at 5:11 PM
Subject: Rideshare Rally at Uber and Lyft—Stop the Discrimination
To: Jeremy Grandstaff <jwg at sgendeavors.com>



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Rideshare Rally in San Francisco

Join our demonstration to protest rideshare discrimination against blind
people using guide dogs and white canes.

October 15, 2024
San Francisco, California
Uber and Lyft Headquarters*
10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Pacific Time

As reported in the 2024 Presidential Report, “both of the leading
[rideshare] companies, Lyft and Uber, are failing to meet their obligations
to ensure that blind individuals are not discriminated against. While we
continue to hold regular meetings with both companies in good faith to
improve their policies and practices, there is rarely a day that goes by
when we do not learn of another ride denied to a blind person…We will take
all of the courageous steps necessary to stop this second-class treatment.”
Rideshare Requirements

Uber and Lyft are not meeting the following requirements:

   - Drivers must not discriminate; they must pick up blind passengers.
   - Rideshare companies need a Zero Tolerance Policy for violators.
   - Rideshare companies must reduce the burden imposed on blind passengers
   to report denials when they happen.
   - Rideshare companies must deliver better driver education on the policy
   and laws regarding blind passengers, especially guide dog users.

The discrimination must end. Don’t deny; let us ride.
Submit Interest Form to Attend

Please let us know if you are interested in attending this demonstration on
October 15 by submitting the Rideshare Rally Interest Form. We will be
sharing more information regarding the logistics, rally route, recommended
hotel accommodations, and Rideshare Rally details in the coming weeks. By
completing the form, you are not obligated to attend.

Rideshare Rally Interest Form
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*Please note: the exact location will be shared in the coming weeks with
recommended lodging for those traveling to San Francisco.

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