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(max comment depth reached, replying to @jessriedel) There are taxi regulations that they're ignoring, such as access to disabled-friendly options. I suspect m
by breischl 11y ago
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There are taxi regulations that they're ignoring, such as access to disabled-friendly options. I suspect most of the drivers don't have the correct insurance either, so if you're in a car crash you might be in for a nasty surprise.
But it does seem less exploitative than what many AirBnB hosts are doing.
- brbsix 11y agoEven worse, there are reports that Uber is suspending drivers who register their vehicles with commercial licenses. There have also been a number of individual reports of drivers refusing to serve blind passengers or disabled individuals with service dogs. Of course these are most likely just individual instances, and not some widespread practice, but it is disturbing nonetheless.
- afarrell 11y agohttp://newsroom.uber.com/nyc/2014/08/wheelchair-accessible-rides-with-uberwav/ http://newsroom.uber.com/nyc/2014/08/wheelchair-accessible-r... """The Uber app is built to expand access to transportation options for all, including people with disabilities, and we are constantly innovating our platform and operations to meet that demand. Today, we are announcing a new platform innovation: the ability to request a wheelchair accessible vehicle in New York City’s outer boroughs."""
- breischl 11y agoIndeed, and that's good progress. But that's only one of their operating areas, and they've been ignoring those regulations for years already. IIRC there are other regulations they're not complying with, but I don't recall what they are off the top of my head.
- afarrell 11y agoIt's true and this is a long time coming. I think they are in Philly too, but they need to roll out more, especially with winter coming.