{"podcast":{"title":"Adelaide News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!","slug":"adelaide-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7575068","podcast_index_feed_id":7575068,"rss_url":"https://feeds.fastcast.ai/minnesota-lynx-the-daily-news-now.xml","website_url":"https://thednn.ai/","image_url":"https://image.fastcast.ai/podcasts/minnesota-lynx-the-daily-news-now.jpg","author":"The Daily News Now!","episode_count":689,"summary":"Hosted by Corey with the Story, Adelaide News Today delivers fast, focused daily updates on the stories shaping Adelaide—from local news and government to business, culture, and major developments across the city. Designed for quick, on-the-go listening, each episode brings you up to speed in minutes. Produced by AI for speed, consistency, and global scale, the show is part of The Daily News Now network—bringing local news to every city and keeping communities connected worldwide. Adelaide News Today is your daily snapshot of the city. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai","last_synced_at":"2026-09-19T10:18:12.657008+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/adelaide-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7575068"},"episode":{"title":"Uber Assist Surcharge Sparks Debate | Adelaide News","slug":"uber-assist-surcharge-sparks-debate-adelaide-news","published_at":"2026-06-30T05:44:20+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/adelaide-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7575068/uber-assist-surcharge-sparks-debate-adelaide-news","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/adelaide-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7575068","url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/30c42916-37bf-4659-8cd6-e1ae7c2a34a8.mp3","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/30c42916-37bf-4659-8cd6-e1ae7c2a34a8.mp3","summary":"Uber’s slapped a $5 surcharge on its Uber Assist service — meant for people with disabilities, seniors, and pregnant women — sparking outrage and accusations of a “disability tax.” While Uber claims the fee compensates drivers for extra time and care, critics argue it’s discriminatory, especially after a recent discrimination settlement. Advocates point out no other business charges for accessibility, and users report little improvement in service — including the glaring absence of wheelchair-accessible vehicles. The company insists it’s boosting reliability, but many feel they’re being unfairly penalized for basic needs. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/e71e384b431037f2","meta_description":"Uber’s slapped a $5 surcharge on its Uber Assist service — meant for people with disabilities, seniors, and pregnant women — sparking outrage and accusati…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":98,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/adelaide-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7575068/episodes/uber-assist-surcharge-sparks-debate-adelaide-news/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/adelaide-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7575068/uber-assist-surcharge-sparks-debate-adelaide-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}