Early Addition: Wheelchair users sue Lyft over accessibility in the 'burbs

Emily Nadal

Published Jul 9, 2024

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Emily Nadal

Published Jul 9, 2024

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It’s Tuesday morning in New York City where you’ll be able to hop on a driverless shuttle bus at JFK Airport next week.

Here’s what else is happening:

A group of wheelchair users in New York are suing Lyft over claims that the app-based car service company blocks requests for wheelchair-accessible vehicles outside of the five boroughs.
Lionel Messi will be at Metlife Stadium tonight playing in Argentina’s Copa America semifinal against Canada, leg injury and all.
After an investigation by the New York Attorney General’s office for constant idling, four local school bus companies will have to electrify their fleet as part of a settlement agreement.
Hell Gate got a tip about repeated vandalism to the Alan Dershowitz stone on the Celebrity Path at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden. The tipster turned out to be the vandal. Here’s why they did it.
The most affordable summer vacation destination in the U.S. is Atlanta, Georgia, according to a WalletHub analysis.
July is National Pickle Month and the mini cupcake brand Baked By Melissa is celebrating with a pickle flavored cupcake.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is desperately trying to prove he loves dogs.
And finally, only reason to watch the Olympics: