Sues Uber, Denying Rides, Service Dogs — Justice Department Sues Uber for Denying Rides to Passengers with Service Dogs, Wheelchairs | United States Justice Department.
“This lawsuit seeks to end this persistent discrimination and allow riders with disabilities to use Uber. We will enforce the ADA’s guarantee that people with disabilities have equal opportunity and full participation in all aspects of American society, including transportation.”“Rideshare companies like Uber are prohibited from denying riders with disabilities the same access to transportation that riders without disabilities enjoy,” said U.S. announcement Justice Department Sues Uber for Denying Rides to Passengers with Service Dogs, Wheelchairs Friday, September 12, 2025 Share Facebook X LinkedIn Email For Immediate Release Office of Public Affairs Yesterday,
the Justice Department filed a lawsuit against Uber Technologies Inc. Attorney Craig H. Due to Uber’s ride denials, individuals with disabilities have experienced significant delays, missed appointments, and have been left stranded in inclement weather.“For too long, blind riders have suffered repeated ride denials by Uber because they are traveling with a service dog,” said Assistant Attorney General Harmeet K. Dhillon of the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division. for discriminating against passengers with disabilities, including those who use service animals and mobility devices such as stowable wheelchairs. Uber is the largest provider
of ride-hailing services in the United States. The lawsuit seeks $125 million for individuals who have been subject to discrimination and previously submitted complaints to Uber or the Department.The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. Missakian of the Northern District of California. Updated September 12, 2025 Topics Civil Rights Disability Rights Components Civil Rights Division USAO – California, Northern announcement Number: 25-943. District Court for the Northern District of California, claims Uber violated Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which prohibits discrimination based on disability by private transportation companies like Uber. The ADA also