The federal government is suing Uber saying
it discriminates against disabled people by
charging fees when drivers have to wait for
passengers to board their vehicles.
Uber’s “wait time” fees kick in two minutes after
a driver arrives, and are charged until the car
begins its trip. According to the Department of
Justice, Uber added the fees in a few cities in
April 2016. Eventually, they spread nationwide.
In its lawsuit, filed Wednesday in U.S. District
Court in Northern California, the Justice
Department says Uber is violating the Americans
with Disabilities Act for failing to modify its fees
for those who may need extra time to get into
an Uber car.