New York City – Bias By Cabbies Is Decreasing, But Still Present

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    New York City – cabbies are increasingly color-blind, new city statistics show.
    Last Year 3% of hacks failed to stop for a person of color or a disabled passenger, or rejected a passenger based on destination, according to results from hundreds of undercover tests carried out by officers from the Taxi and Limousine Commission.

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    The TLC tests cabbie adherence to the no-refusal rule by having plain-clothes officers attempt to snag rides. Last year, the commission conducted more than 3,500 tests. Violators face punishment that ranges from fines to license revocation.


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    Yenta
    Yenta
    18 years ago

    I had already a few times cabs not wanting to take me because of destination… Is there an official place where I can report this?? or I geuss I just need to wait for the next cab to roll around!!