00:00The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a federal lawsuit against Uber accusing the company of
00:05systematically discriminating against disabled passengers, particularly those with service
00:11animals or mobility aids. The DOJ alleges Uber imposed unjust fees, failed to accommodate basic
00:18needs like extra boarding time, and allowed drivers to mistreat or deny service to riders
00:24with disabilities. Uber denies the claims, citing driver policies and training efforts,
00:30but this marks the second major DOJ lawsuit over disability discrimination in recent years.
