It was the first time a ride-hailing app in Canada has been the subject of a human rights tribunal, the ruling said Author of the article:Susan Lazaruk
Published Mar 07, 2024
Uber Canada has been ordered to pay $35,000 to a man who uses a wheelchair after the B.C. Human Rights Tribunal found he was discriminated against because of his disability. The ride-hailing app was also ordered to offer those with disabilities accessible rides sccording to the ruling this week .
Complainant Martin Bauer was granted the award “as compensation for injury to his dignity, feelings and self respect,” stated the ruling by tribunal member Amber Prince.