Uber defends imposing 'disability tax' on riders
Uber faced backlash after increasing its Assist service price by $5 for riders with disabilities, a move critics call a 'disability tax'. The company claims the extra fee, introduced to improve reliability, directly compensates specially trained drivers. Activists argue the price hike exacerbates existing barriers for those needing assistance in accessing transportation.
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Published 30 Jun 2026, 05:34 UTC · Updated 30 Jun 2026, 05:40 UTC
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