Advocates filed suit against Lyft, a ridesharing technology company, for violations of the Unruh Civil Rights Act and California Disabled Persons Act. The class-action suit claims that Lyft does not operate enough wheelchair accessible cars. Lyft has a service called Access designed for customers with disabilities. However, the lawsuit alleges that this service is a sham, and calls it an "inadequate substitute for actual accessible transportation."  When requesting a car in Access mode, Lyft only promises access for foldable wheelchairs and service animals. For people who need a ramp or motorized lift, the app sends a text message that links to a website listing phone numbers for other transit companies that may be able to provide accessible transportation.  The suit does not ask for money damages, but instead only for accessibility through Lyft.

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