Field Dispatch

Episode 156- Disability- Uber backs down withdrawing $5 "disability tax"

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Trail notes

In episode 154 we looked at an article regarding uber introducing a $5 disability tax. The disability community has had a victory the article is from abc.net.au entitled Uber removes 'unacceptable' surcharge for Assist users afteroutcry .

By national disability affairs reporter Nas Campanella and the Specialist Reporting Team's Mary Lloyd

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-17/uber-backflips-on-assist-charge-after-criticism/106917484