Justice Department Sues Lyft, Seeking $53,000,000 Over Alleged Refusal To Serve Riders With Disabilities

The federal government has sued Lyft, accusing the ride-hailing company and its drivers of routinely refusing service to passengers with disabilities. The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, alleges Lyft violated Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Justice Department says . The civil lawsuit accuses Lyft and its drivers of regularly refusing rides to people with disabilities. It also alleges that Lyft charges cancellation fees to passengers who are denied service and fails to make reasonable changes to accommodate riders with disabilities. The DOJ says one example is refusing to let passengers with mobility disabilities sit in the front seat when needed.

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