‘We all need to step up’: Indian founder shares experience with deaf Lyft driver in US

Indian Man Shares Experience With Deaf Cab Driver In US, Internet Reacts

Gaurav Kheterpal, an Indian founder, shared his experience after landing in the US and booking a Lyft to his hotel.

‘We all need to step up’: Indian founder shares experience with deaf Lyft driver in US

A Lyft ride in the US left an Indian founder impressed by the way the app supported communication with a deaf driver.

Gaurav Kheterpal's Lyft Ride Sparks Disability Debate

Highlights: Before his Lyft arrived, the app told Gaurav Kheterpal his driver was deaf or hard of hearing and showed him basic American Sign Language phrases. The driver gave Kheterpal a small card explaining his condition and welcoming him, and Kheterpal replied with “thank you” in sign language. The exchange led Kheterpal to ask whether […]

What made an Indian founder speak up about disability inclusion in India after a US Lyft ride?

Indian tech entrepreneur Gaurav Kheterpal shared an unexpected experience after arriving in the United States and booking a Lyft to his hotel.Before the car arrived, the app notified him that his assigned driver was deaf or hard of hearing. It also displayed basic American Sign Language phrases, including “hello” and “thank you,” to help passengers communicate with the driver.When the driver arrived, the interaction became even more personal. He…