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Politics● Elevated17m ago · Nov 10, 2026, 6:29 AM

Justice Dept. Accuses Lyft of Disability Discrimination in Lawsuit

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The department said Lyft and its drivers routinely deny rides to people who use stowable wheelchairs or travel with service animals. Lyft disputed the allegations.

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