Uber Drops Disability Surcharge | Adelaide News

Uber’s controversial $5 “Assist” surcharge for riders needing help—like seniors or people with disabilities—faced fierce backlash, dubbed a “disability tax” by advocates. Sparked by a past court settlement over denied guide dog access, the fee ignited public outrage over accessibility being treated as a luxury, not a right. In response, Uber scrapped the charge, apologized for poor consultation, and pledged to form an Accessibility Advisory Group. They’ll cover driver costs for a month but won’t refund those who already paid—highlighting the urgent need for inclusive design in tech and transport. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/022aada66d9e5790