Uber defends imposing 'disability tax' on riders

According to ABC News Australia, Uber is defending higher fares for passengers requiring extra assistance—a practice critics call a disability tax. The company maintains that added costs reflect the time and resources needed to provide that support. Advocates argue the surcharge unfairly penalizes those who need accessibility accommodations most, as Uber continues to face criticism over how it treats people with disabilities.

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