Mobile-based car service Uber was accused of discriminating against blind customers in a complaint filed Tuesday in San Francisco federal court.
The National Federation of the Blind of California alleges that Uber drivers systematically refused to pick up blind people with guide dogs. The lawsuit also states that when one driver in Sacramento did pick up a blind customer, the guide dog was stuffed into the trunk.
When apprised of the complaints, Uber allegedly told its blind customers that its drivers are independent contractors, and the company is not responsible for their conduct.
WORK SMARTER - LEARN, GROW AND BE INSPIRED.
Subscribe today!
To Read the Full Story Become an Adweek+ Subscriber
Already a member? Sign in