[OAGDU] Interesting conversation with Uber driver

[Richard Payne]

I think it does matter what the government says, and he may not understand
the law but the company that he has his access through will   understand. I
wonder if anyone had the chance to listen in to the town hall?

 

We have taken them to court before and will again if it is necessary. I talk
to the drivers all the time and yes, they have thought's very different than
what is required by law.

 

 

 

Richard Payne,  President

National Federation of the Blind of Ohio

937/829/3368

 <mailto:Rchpay7 at gmail.com> Rchpay7 at gmail.com

The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the
characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the
expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles
between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want;
blindness is not what holds you back.

 

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Subject: [OAGDU] Interesting conversation with Uber driver

 

I used Uber today and did not have Duman with me. I asked him if he had
provided a trip to anyone using a service animal and he said he had but Uber
could not force anyone to take someone with a service animal. I tried to
explain the federal requirements to him and he didn't care what the federal
requirements were. He would definitely take me if I had my dog but since
each driver was a contractor rather than an employee they could refuse to
take people with service animals. This is a big part of the reason why we
are denied services. It doesn't matter to the drivers what Uber or the
federal government say they can do what they want. We need to work to change
this type of attitude. BTW he has been driving for Uber for 5 years and has
a very high rating.  

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