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Re:Uber ordered to pay $1.1M to blind woman refused rides by BoiledCabbage on Monday April 05, 2021 @12:17PM (#26700905)
You should take that into consideration before taking on a job that might require you to drive around dogs.

As a country we decided long time ago, that people who require seeing-eye dogs shouldn't be subjected to substandard treatment by society - as was the case before the law protected the visually impaired.

If you want to completely avoid dogs, then don't take a job that involves having to interact with dogs.

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Re:Uber ordered to pay $1.1M to blind woman refused rides by keenreed on Monday April 05, 2021 @12:33PM (#26701159)
Most Uber drivers did not "took a job". Uber drivers originally started as self-employed contractors. Part of that is ability to refuse some rides.

Most dog owners have no control over their animals. I have PTSD from dogs, if dog would touch me, I will go into panic attack, and it will not go well for anyone. It is question of safety.

So I have a question for you. As a driver, do I have a right to refuse a drive, if I am concerned that customer will start licking me?

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