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14 September 2026

Wheelchair user refused taxi and Uber in nation's capital

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Wheelchair user refused taxi and Uber in nation's capital

It was Rosie Putland's first week in Canberra in her new job, but the week was marred by what she calls discrimination. Ms Putland says she was refused a taxi and an Uber due to being in a wheelchair.

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