明尼苏达州在残疾歧视问题上与Lyft公司达成和解,要求改变政策并支付63 000美元。
Minnesota settles with Lyft over disability discrimination, requiring policy changes and a $63,000 payment.
明尼苏达州已与Lyft解决有关歧视残疾骑车者的指控,
Minnesota has settled with Lyft over allegations of discriminating against riders with disabilities, following multiple incidents where drivers canceled rides after learning about a passenger’s service dog, Alfred.
州政府调查发现Lyft违反明尼苏达州《人权法》, 未能防止此类歧视,
The state’s investigation found Lyft violated the Minnesota Human Rights Act by failing to prevent such discrimination, including cases where drivers hung up mid-ride or canceled back-to-back trips.
作为协议的一部分,Lyft公司必须改进政策,加强关于残疾人权利的司机培训,更新其应用程序,以改善无障碍环境,加强问责制,并支付63 000美元的结算额。
As part of the agreement, Lyft must improve policies, enhance driver training on disability rights, update its app for better accessibility, strengthen accountability, and pay a $63,000 settlement.
国家强调,可靠的交通是一项民权,这一解决办法可为搭便车的无障碍设置全国先例。
The state emphasized that reliable transportation is a civil right, and the settlement could set a national precedent for rideshare accessibility.