US Sues Ride-Hailing Company Over Disability Discrimination, Seeks $53m Compensation

The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed a lawsuit against ride-hailing company Lyft Inc., accusing it of discriminating against passengers with disabilities, including those who rely on service animals and mobility aids such as stowable wheelchairs.
The department is seeking $53 million in compensation for people with disabilities who allegedly experienced discrimination and filed complaints with Lyft or the DOJ.
In the lawsuit, the DOJ accused Lyft of violating Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), which prohibits private transportation providers, including ride-hailing companies, from discriminating against people because of their disabiliti...