Paula Hobley
Paula Hobley is a blind customer and advocate who has recently made headlines by launching a discrimination case against Uber. She claims that drivers frequently cancel rides when she travels with her guide dog, Vonda, which has led to significant challenges in accessing transportation for essential appointments and social activities. Hobley seeks to hold Uber accountable for what she describes as a violation of her rights under discrimination law.
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Recent news mentions
Last year, Victorian woman Paula Hobley launched Federal Court proceedings against Uber alleging it had breached anti-discrimination laws over 32 trips she claims were cancelled due to drivers realising she had a guide dog.
Uber stands by sacking of driver who refused guide dog
Australia· 2026-07-15
Hobley, who is blind and routinely finds Uber drivers cancel trips when she is travelling with Vonda, is accusing Uber of breaching discrimination law.
Blind customer launches discrimination case over cancelled rides because of guide dogAustralia· 2025-07-22
