DOJ sues Lyft for allegedly denying rides to people with disabilities

The Justice Department has filed a lawsuit against Lyft, accusing the company of discriminating against passengers with disabilities who seek rides on its platform. The federal lawsuit, filed Monday, says Lyft “is aware of, but fails to prevent and remedy” several discriminatory practices against riders who need accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act. That includes denying rides to people who have service animals or use stowable wheelchairs and refusing to let passengers wit...