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Disability rights advocates sue Uber over inaccessibility

Disability Rights Advocates filed a class-action lawsuit against Uber.

Uber’s whole value proposition is that it’s cheaper, quicker and easier. But this week the ride-sharing service was accused of being not so easy for people who are disabled. The group Disability Rights Advocates, filed a class-action lawsuit against Uber. The suit argues the company discriminates against New York City riders with disabilities because it doesn’t offer enough wheel-chair accessible vehicles. 

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Disability rights advocates sue Uber over inaccessibility