Airport Check-in: Fare refusals in Minnesota
"Minneapolis-St. Paul is concerned that its taxi service is deteriorating. Citing their religious beliefs, some Muslim taxi drivers from Somalia are refusing to transport customers carrying or suspected of carrying alcohol. It started with one driver a few years ago, but the average number of fare refusals has grown to about three a day, says airport spokesman Patrick Hogan. "Travelers often feel surprised and insulted," he says. "Sometimes, several drivers in a row refuse carriage."
Taxi drivers and officials from the airport, taxi companies and the Muslim American Society are discussing how to address the issue. Partly out of concern that taxi drivers might be citing religion to avoid short-distance fares, the airport is now forcing drivers who refuse a fare to go to the end of the line for waiting taxis. It is not a popular decision among drivers, Hogan says.
The airport is expected to propose today that drivers who wish to avoid alcohol-toting passengers change the light on their car roofs, possibly to a different color. Hogan says the move will help let airport employees and customers know which taxis serve alcohol-carrying passengers. Drivers refusing a fare won't have to go to the end of the line. "Airport authorities are not in the business of interpreting sacred texts or dictating anyone's religious choices. ... Our goal is simply to ensure travelers at (the airport) are well served." "
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Good Morning A.I. you were right about Sean Hannity he can no longer be trusted...the Proof at www.Jihadwatch.org
I had this happen to me two years ago, ai. I had unopened wine. He told me to hold on. I asked repeatedly what the problem was. He kept saying to hold on, while looking around for something (I assumed another driver). I got out of his car, super pissed. Later I called the cab company and complained. They cited his religion, so I asked, "If I'm at the grocery store, will your Hindu driver refuse me because I have beef?". I told him I would never use his company again, and I haven't to this day. Part of the problem in the Twin Cities is there's a law allowing for only a certain number of cab companies, so the powers that be are limiting competition.
One of my cabbie friends told me, it's also against the law for them to refuse service based on cargo, so long as it's legal...but I don't know that for a fact.
W-lover
I'm shocked, shocked you would post my comment. I know you hate me.
W-lover
Anonymous said...
I'm shocked, shocked you would post my comment. I know you hate me.
W-lover
You shouldn't be shocked and besides, why is it that you think I hate you?!?
Have I ever said it?!?
Just because you and I may not agree about the dhimmi status of certain individuals, that in no way means that I hate you...
Storagemanager said...
Good Morning A.I. you were right about Sean Hannity he can no longer be trusted...the Proof at www.Jihadwatch.org
Thanks storage...
I will have to look for that story...LOL...I am kinda busy just trying to track stories for my own blog (it sure is a lot more work then just bloviating)...
A.I.
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