Wheelchair Accessibility

WASHINGTON — A federal court in Washington denied Uber’s motion to dismiss claims that the company discriminates against disabled individuals because its wheelchair-accessible services are less reliable, have higher fares and longer wait times than its non-wheelchair-accessible rides. The court ruled the Equal Rights Center has associational standing to bring the complaint on behalf of its members and has plausibly stated discrimination claims. 

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