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People get sick with listeria poisoning when they eat foods contaminated with the bacteria Symptoms can be mild and include fever, muscle aches, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea More serious illnesses can include headaches, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance and convulsions“Just like every other person in America working multiple jobs, trying to survive, I don’t have the time,” she said of drivers who’ve denied her rides
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Cathy Johnston, 70, uses Atlanta’s MARTA Mobility paratransit program so she doesn’t have to leave her power wheelchair behind for a foldable wheelchair like she does when using Uber or Lyft It’s not as timely as rideshare; Johnston said she’s had to wait up to 45 minutes — even after scheduling it at least 24 hours in advanceThe Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls
We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford itThe 32-year-old Denver resident has grown accustomed to drivers refusing to transport Della, whom she prefers to bring along instead of using a cane, which she says is less safe Once, she ended up getting a ride from strangers at Denver’s airport because a rideshare driver wouldn’t allow Della in the carFrom reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing
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Symptoms can be mild and include fever, muscle aches, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea More serious illness can include headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance and convulsionsFrom reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging
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We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford itYour support makes all the differenceCloseUber and Lyft said their disability policies include following the ADA and not denying rides to people solely because they have a guide dog The companies also said new drivers are made aware of the policies during onboarding, and that established drivers get occasional reminders of disability policies
If drivers wrongfully decline to accommodate riders because of a service animal, they face a potential banOf the 11 people sickened, nine were hospitalized, the US Centers for Disease Control said
A California woman who was pregnant with twins was sickened and both infants died, the CDC said, but listeria was only found in a sample from one of the infants, so that child and the mother were included in the count but the other infant wasn'tListeria poisoning is tricky, because symptoms can start quickly, within a few hours or days after eating contaminated food But they also can take weeks or up to three months to show up Those most vulnerable to getting sick include the very young, people older than 65 and those with weakened immune systems or who are pregnant
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CloseRead moreIn recent years, 36 transportation programs in 15 states and Washington, DC, have bolstered paratransit offerings with Uzurv, a rideshare company that specializes in door-to-door service for people with disabilities The company says it immediately bans drivers who discriminate against disabled riders
But they also can take weeks or up to three months to show up. Those most vulnerable to getting sick include the very young, people older than 65 and those with weakened immune systems or who are pregnant.Read moreSupport NowFrom reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.Your support makes all the difference.CloseRead moreIn recent years, 36 transportation programs in 15 states and Washington, D.C., have bolstered paratransit offerings with Uzurv, a rideshare company that specializes in door-to-door service for people with disabilities. The company says it immediately bans drivers who discriminate against disabled riders.
