Salome Sol omon, who is legally blind, relies on two things to get around Ottawa: her guide dog, Zurich, and Uber. A video she shot last August shows Solomon leading her guide dog to a waiting Uber. WATCH | Repeatedly refused rides: Salome Solomon records her Uber ride rejections | Duration 4:50 Salome Solomon, who is legally blind and travels with a guide dog, recorded several of her Uber ride rejections in 2024-25. “We believe in equal transportation for all Canadians.”WATCH | Some Uber drivers reject riders with service dogs: Uber drivers called out for leaving service dogs at curb | Go Public | Duration 2:06 People with disabilities have the legal right to travel with a service animal, but several told CBC's Go Public some Uber drivers are leaving them at the curb. Wilkinson has autism and relies on his certified service dog, Bo, to help him cope with daily life, including travel.

Source: CBC News January 19, 2026 15:09 UTC