The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is asking a federal court to require Lyft to change how drivers handle disability accommodations, while seeking $53 million for riders who complained to the company or the department.
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Add as a preferred source on GoogleDOJ Seeks $53 Million for Riders in Lyft Disability Suit
The complaint alleges drivers refused passengers with service animals or stowable wheelchairs and seeks separate, unspecified damages and a civil penalty.
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