Minneapolis just announced that cab companies can NOT refuse customers with use of alcohol or have a service animal. This particular cab company have refused service base on religious beliefs.
What do you think?
2007-01-03 15:22:25 · 12 answers · asked by schmitty 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
That's a tough one. We can't leave people stranded because they have seeing eye dogs, and we certainly can't refuse to drive drunk people.
I think cab drivers need to understand that it's part of the business they've chosen to be in. If an animal scratches the seat or a drunk person pukes, they'll have to have insurance to cover it or be prepared to sue the person who did the damage.
If they don't want to drive drunk people, they shouldn't be working in the middle of the night.
2007-01-03 15:39:00 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Refuse a service animal ? No way.
Refuse someone drinking ? Come on, in this day and age of 'dont drink and drive', that cabbie should be glad the person ISN'T driving, besides, if the drunk drove and killed someone, we'd all say he shouldve called a cab.
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2007-01-03 23:38:42 · answer #2 · answered by QueenA 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Screw religious beliefs! It's about safety. If you fear that something bad could happen, then you should have the right to refuse service. I knew a cabbie here in San Antonio, TX. This poor guy gave a drunk chick a ride and she asked to be dropped off at her boyfriend's house. A block before the boyfriend's house (he was waiting) this skank sprayed perfume in the cabbie's eyes. He was then robbed and beaten to a pulp. This is just another reason why the cabbies have the right to be as discriminate as the see fit.
2007-01-03 23:30:23 · answer #3 · answered by queensassey 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My wife is legally blind and deaf with a service animal. She has been stranded at locations but drivers refusing to pick her up becuase of her service animal. It is federal law. The cab drivers should be terminated.
2007-01-05 17:15:35 · answer #4 · answered by John C 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think the service animal thing is a bit over the line. I can't say I blame them for not wanting to service people who are drunk. I don't think they would get much business once it got out anyway. If the same rules apply to all other businesses I don't see a problem with it. Ultimately, the law is the law. They can always challenge it in court or change their business structure.
I wonder if they can charge a 'pet', 'booze' surcharge to convince people not to ride?
2007-01-03 23:28:43 · answer #5 · answered by bionicbookworm 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes I think they should have the right to refuse customers if they fear for their safety, or think the fare is dangerous or deranged.
2007-01-03 23:33:08 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
...How the heck do they know what the customers religious beliefs are? Do they ask before sending a cab??
How stupid.
2007-01-03 23:52:15 · answer #7 · answered by Kat Hopkins 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think that a cabby should be able to refuse anyone who poses a
threat to his safety.
2007-01-03 23:26:27 · answer #8 · answered by cheyenne 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its just stating that they need to have reasons beyond alcohol consumption, example:yes he was drunk but he was also spitting on my window. or the service animal barks or appears viscious.
2007-01-03 23:27:38 · answer #9 · answered by jglassdude 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think they have the right to refuse anyone.As long as its not based on color or creed.
2007-01-03 23:25:09 · answer #10 · answered by danp 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋