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Man claims Uber drivers don't pick him up as he is ‘morbidly obese'
A Melbourne man has hit out at Uber, claiming drivers have repeatedly refused to pick him up due to his 'larger' weight. Martin, who is on a disability pension due to his size, said he relies on ride shares to transport him from his home to his parents place to look after them. But he alleges drivers pull up, take one glance at him and drive past before the trip is suddenly cancelled. 'It's because I'm morbidly obese. I don't shy away from that,' Martin told A Current Affair. The Melburnian said he is left to feel 'horrible' and 'less of a human being'. 'I want to be able to be like everyone else. Just because I'm a larger person doesn't mean I shouldn't have rights that you would have or anyone else in Australia would have,' he said. Martin is forced to wait another 10 to 15 minutes for another Uber and hoped the next driver 'has the decency to stop'. In one video he questioned an Uber driver who had refused to pick him up. 'You're saying you're not taking me?' Martin said in the clip. 'Yes, I say I'm not taking you,' the driver responded. Martin pressed him on why before the Uber driver sped off. The Melbourne man said he faces constant rejection and judgment in his life, saying he is worried about eating in public as he felt like 'the entire world is looking at me'. Martin also said he has even chosen to cut his own hair as he cannot fit in the chair. He has noted down the Uber drivers who have refused him and flagged the incidents with the ride share giant on multiple occasions. In response Uber said it will rectify the issue and offer him little compensation, he claimed. 'They occasionally send me a $10 voucher because that's how much human dignity is worth,' Martin said. In a statement, Uber said it has a 'zero tolerance policy towards any form of discrimination'. 'This type of behaviour is not acceptable in rideshare or anywhere in society,' a spokesperson said. 'Our Community Guidelines clearly prohibit discrimination of any kind. We work to inform driver partners about those standards, hold them accountable for their actions, and make it clear that this behaviour can result in them losing access to the Uber app.' A Channel 9 reporter flagged the public might argue that Martin should lose weight. But he claimed to be 'stuck in a situation I can't change' and is doing his best to 'try and achieve my goals, my dreams' but he did not have the resources to change his life. 'All I want is to be treated like a human being. I just want to be able to live my life, be independent, live with dignity, and self-respect,' Martin said.
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Rental inspection checklist: How to spot red flags in 15 minutes
When it comes to securing a rental, time is of the essence. Most properties only come up for inspection once – and most agencies only allow a 15 minute window for prospective renters to walk through the property before they apply. So how can you get the most out of each inspection to ensure the properties you apply for are the right ones for you while also being in good condition? CHECK THE LIVING STANDARDS It's important to watch out for the three Ds when inspecting a rental – dirty, damp and dark, says The Rent Fairy founder and director Sarah Elkordi. 'If you've got a dirty, damp and dark property, the fourth D will be depression,' she says. South-facing properties that get very little sunlight and poorly maintained properties with damage from water leakage should be avoided as they can be breeding grounds for mould. Good ventilation is also important, including whether or not there are flyscreens on the windows, she says. 'It is also very important to check that you have enough pressure in the taps, so turning on the shower, turning on the taps and flushing the toilets,' she says. Security is another crucial thing to check, including whether or not there is a working intercom for apartments and whether all locks and latches are in good working order. Wild way Aussie scored home for just $4000 The Rental Specialists principal Jo Natoli says renters should make sure the lights are working and that water runs freely down the drains when you turn on the taps. 'Make sure there's no terrible smells around,' she says. 'Have a look at the paintwork. The paintwork can usually give a bit of an indication if there are any water ingress problems.' MEASURING UP Ever moved into a home and realised your fridge doesn't fit in the fridge space? This can be easily solved by measuring your fridge ahead of time and taking a small measuring tape with you to each inspection, says Natoli. In fact, you could do the same with your lounge and washing machine, she says. Sydney Rental Search director Marcelle Wever says you can even get an app that measures fridge spaces. And while you've got your phone out, open up your compass app too. 'With the main windows in the property, do always take a compass reading,' she says. 'Just so you know which way the windows are facing. That's so important so you don't get those issues with mould.' Another thing Wever recommends checking is the size of the garage. This is particularly important for old houses that were built long before modern SUVs were designed. Another thing you might want to check while you are in the property, says Elkordi, is phone coverage. 'You could go into a property that is actually a black spot and end up with no phone reception,' she says. QUESTIONS TO ASK Natoli recommends renters try to avoid being hemmed into a 15 minute open by arranging a private inspection ahead of time. Not only does this give you more time to view the property without battling the crowd, it also provides an opportunity to build a rapport with the agent. She says it's also useful to ask about the long term plans of the owner in case they are planning to sell up or move in within the not too distant future. TIPS FOR A STREAMLINED INSPECTION Once you know what you're looking for, it helps to be as efficient as possible in the 15 minutes you have. Here are three tips from the experts on how you can streamline the inspection process. 1. The seven minute rule – Sarah Elkordi suggests breaking your timeslot into seven minute intervals: one to check if the property meets your needs and the other to assess for cleanliness and working order 2. Take a video – This gives you something to refer back to and helps you remember each property more accurately – just make sure you seek permission first, says Marcelle Wever 3. Ask for a virtual tour first – Since not all agencies let you take videos, ask if they can provide a video or virtual tour first, says Jo Natoli. That way, you can decide if it's worth checking out in person
