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US sues Lyft, alleges it denied rides to passengers with service dogs and wheelchairs

Reuters
US sues Lyft, alleges it denied rides to passengers with service dogs and wheelchairs

WASHINGTON, Nov ‌9 (Reuters) - The US Justice ​Department ‌sued Lyft on ‌Monday, alleging the ride-hailing ‌services provider discriminated against passengers with disabilities, including those ⁠who use ‌service animals ⁠and mobility devices ​such as stowable wheelchairs.

The lawsuit ​seeks $53 million ​for ‌individuals with disabilities ​who Lyft ⁠allegedly discriminated ‌against, and who ​have ​submitted complaints to Lyft or the Department of ‌Justice, the DOJ said ‌in a ​statement.

(Reporting by Kanishka Singh in Washington; Editing ‌by Caitlin Webber)