DOJ: Uber in ADA-Related Settlement Over Wait Time Fees
July 18 2022 - 01:28PM
Dow Jones News
By Josh Beckerman
The Justice Department said it reached a "multi-million-dollar
settlement agreement" with Uber Technologies Inc. over allegations
that the company violated the Americans with Disabilities Act in
connection with fees for waiting time.
The DOJ sued Uber in November, alleging it violated the ADA by
"failing to reasonably modify its wait time fee policy" for
passengers who need more time to get in a car.
Uber agreed to advertise a fee waiver program for customers who
need more time, the DOJ said. The settlement includes account
credits, and the company will pay $1.7 million to more than a
thousand riders who complained about being charged wait time fees
because of a disability, the DOJ said. It will pay $500,000 to
"other harmed individuals."
Uber didn't immediately reply to an email seeking comment.
Write to Josh Beckerman at josh.beckerman@wsj.com
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