Amtrak Shakes Down 2 Disabled Riders For $25,000
Taxpayer Subsidized Amtrak Shakes Down Two Disabled Passengers For $25,000 For $16 Ride 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: I thought it was a mistake. That’s the price of a car. How can that be possible? I was sure it was a mistake. But I’ve seen it in writing. So I know it’s not. 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. Read more at MFI-Miami