Justice Department Sues Uber Over Charging Wait-Time Fees for Disabled People

Justice Department sues Uber for overcharging people with disabilities for taking too long to load into vehicle

Uber's policies and practices of charging 'wait time' fees for disabled passengers and potential passengers violates the Americans with Disabilities Act, according to the lawsuit filed with the US District Court for the Northern District of California.

Uber: US govt sues ride-hailing app over 'discriminatory' wait time fees for disabled passengers

The Department of Justice alleges that the company's "wait time" fees, which kick in two minutes after the driver arrives and keep running until the car takes off, discriminate against disabled people who sometimes need more time to get into the vehicle.

Justice Department sues Uber over wait-time fees for disabled customers

The Department of Justice is suing Uber over its wait-time fees, arguing that the policy discriminates against people with disabilities.

Justice Department sues Uber for overcharging people with disabilities

Customers with disabilities claim they've been overcharged by Uber since 2016 for allegedly taking too long to load into their designated vehicles.

Justice Department sues Uber for overcharging people with disabilities

Customers with disabilities claim they've been overcharged by Uber since 2016 for allegedly taking too long to load into their designated vehicles.

Justice Department sues Uber for overcharging people with disabilities

Customers with disabilities claim they've been overcharged by Uber since 2016 for allegedly taking too long to load into their designated vehicles.