Civil Rights
May 4, 2026
Hertz to expand access for disabled drivers under settlement
Proposed nationwide class settlement requires Hertz to add accessible vehicles, eliminate pricing disparities and overhaul reservation systems for customers needing hand controls.
Car rental service Hertz has agreed to significantly expand access to its vehicles for drivers with disabilities under a proposed nationwide class action settlement, after a federal judge granted preliminary approval Friday.
The deal, filed in the Northern District of California, would resolve claims that the rental car giant discriminated against customers who require hand controls to drive.
The lawsuit, brought by plaintiffs Carina Ho and Christina Mills, alleged Her...
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