Amtrak Shakes Down 2 Disabled Riders For $25,000

Taxpayer Subsidized Amtrak Shakes Down Two Disabled Passengers For $25,000 For $16 Ride 

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Struggling rail carrier Amtrak attempted to charge two disabled passengers more than $25,000 for a $16 single ride to Bloomington, Illinois from Chicago.
Amtrak claimed the accommodation would require them to take seats out of one of their railcars. Now, the question is, is this a violation of the Americans With Disabilities Act?
Adam Ballard who is in a wheelchair was understandably shocked.
Ballard told NPR:
Unfortunately for Amtrak, Ballard works as a housing and transportation analyst for Access Living. Access Living is a disability service and advocacy center in Chicago.

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