Senator Anthony M. Bucco of New Jersey is urging legislative action on his bill, S-3596, which seeks to increase penalties for businesses that deny access to individuals accompanied by service animals. This call follows reports that a couple in New Jersey who depend on guide dogs were refused rides by Uber drivers.
“The recent incident involving a New Jersey couple who use guide dogs being denied Uber rides is unacceptable and deeply troubling,” said Sen. Bucco. “No one who relies on a service animal should ever face discrimination and this is exactly why I introduced legislation to increase penalties for denying access to transportation. The Legislature must act now and send a clear message that New Jersey stands firmly for accessibility, inclusion, and respect for individuals with disabilities.”
The proposed legislation aims to address issues of accessibility and prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future.
For more information about the bill or to speak with Senator Bucco, interested parties can contact Kyle Fischer, SRO director of communications.
