The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against Uber Technologies Inc., alleging widespread discrimination against passengers with disabilities. The complaint, lodged in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, claims that Uber drivers have routinely denied rides to individuals with service animals or stowable wheelchairs, charged unlawful cleaning and cancellation fees, and refused reasonable accommodations, such as allowing passengers with mobility impairments to sit in the front seat.

Assistant Attorney General Harmeet K. Dhillon emphasized that the suit seeks to end persistent discrimination in transportation, stating that the Department aims to “ensure that riders with disabilities receive the same access and respect as any other passenger under the

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