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The court fined Uber $ 1.1 million (338 million guilders) after its drivers repeatedly denied transportation to a blind woman and her guide dog, CNN said.
According to Lisa Irving from California, she was denied the opportunity to travel a total of 14 times between 2016 and 2018, and was also late several times for work, despite the law prohibiting discrimination against blind people who use a dog. guide.
I am humiliated, offended, angry and frustrated.
– said the woman, who receives $ 324,000 (99.5 million florins) in damages from Uber, who has to pay another $ 800,000 (246 million florins) in legal and judicial expenses.
Lisa Irving also claims that not only was she denied a ride, but even the drivers verbally insulted her.
Uber tried to argue that it was not responsible for the actions of its drivers because they were sole proprietors, but the court rejected it. However, the company has indicated that it will train drivers regularly and investigate complaints and take necessary action.
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