Comment from Anonymous
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Summary: The commenter supports the proposed drug and alcohol testing program for transportation network companies (TNCs). They provide several news links highlighting safety concerns, including drug use, sexual assault, and discrimination against service animals, to argue that these protections are necessary.
Sustained, pervasive news reports regarding safety and drug-related issues and TNCs the FTA should consider before heeding calls to reverse important safety protections for people with disabilities in transit programs:
https://coloradonewsline.com/2025/01/13/colorado-representative-sues-lyft-sexual-assault/
https://www.nbcbayarea.com/investigation/rideshare-drivers-denying-service-dogs/3537692/
https://www.forbes.com/sites/stevenaquino/2024/11/07/riding-with-lyft-and-uber-isnt-a-joy-for-disabled-people-with-service-animals/
https://www.wral.com/video/uber-safety-blind-woman-dropped-off-at-wrong-location-by-uber-driver-shares-safety-concerns/21516867/
https://sfstandard.com/2025/02/12/uber-lawsuits-passengers-accuse-drivers-sexual-msiconduct/
https://www.bostonherald.com/2025/02/24/uber-driver-in-boston-accused-of-raping-drunk-passenger-in-vehicle/
https://www.nbcwashington.com/investigations/unfortunately-i-was-the-drug-mule-in-that-situation-drugs-transported-via-ride-share/3550184/
https://www.wdrb.com/news/police-uber-driver-worked-while-high-on-meth/article_5a7344ac-072b-11ea-b1da-dfc9c16e94f7.html
https://www.miamiherald.com/news/state/florida/article285938511.html