42 U.S.C. § 12144 : US Code - Section 12144: Public entity operating a demand responsive system

Search 42 U.S.C. § 12144 : US Code - Section 12144: Public entity operating a demand responsive system

If a public entity operates a demand responsive system, it shall
be considered discrimination, for purposes of section 12132 of this
title and section 794 of title 29, for such entity to purchase or
lease a new vehicle for use on such system, for which a
solicitation is made after the 30th day following July 26, 1990,
that is not readily accessible to and usable by individuals with
disabilities, including individuals who use wheelchairs, unless
such system, when viewed in its entirety, provides a level of
service to such individuals equivalent to the level of service such
system provides to individuals without disabilities.
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