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I haven't had problems getting yellow cabs to go to Brooklyn in many years. It probably helps that we live near downtown Brooklyn so it's not that far of a ride over the Brooklyn Bridge. Generally, when I take cabs, it's late at night as opposed to rush hour and I haven't had an issue with a cab driver not wanting to go to Brooklyn for probably 15-20 years. When we first moved to Brooklyn, in 1986, it was definitely a problem getting a cab, but things started to change probably in the mid-90's. Or maybe it was just that we moved from Park Slope to Boerum Hill, which is closer to Manhattan. I do, however, always get in the cab before stating my destination.
The only time I have had a problem in recent years (and even this is a good 7-8 years ago) was catching a cab back to downtown Brooklyn from 6th Avenue in the 20's in mid-afternoon. I was with a co-worker who lives in Jersey and doesn't like the subway. Anyway, we jumped in the cab and when I said we were going to downtown Brooklyn, the cabbie tried to refuse. I said, very forcefully, "No! You HAVE to take us!" He backed down and spent the rest of the drive apologizing. My co-worker was very impressed with my awesome show of force.
Im just curious...but why is it illegal for a cab driver to refuse a fare? If they're the one driving, seems to me it would be up to them where they would/wouldnt drive?
Im just curious...but why is it illegal for a cab driver to refuse a fare? If they're the one driving, seems to me it would be up to them where they would/wouldnt drive?
Because it's the law. If the destination is within NYC, they may not refuse.
I understand that much..guess I should have asked WHY it is a law.
There are laws like this in place in cities throughout the country. It is so cab drivers do not discriminate in terms of which fares they pick up and where they go. Basically, it's to prevent them from serving only the wealthiest neighborhoods.
There are laws like this in place in cities throughout the country. It is so cab drivers do not discriminate in terms of which fares they pick up and where they go. Basically, it's to prevent them from serving only the wealthiest neighborhoods.
Ah. Thank you for the explanation. I live in a small city where there's only 1 small cab service, so I never thought about that.
Im just curious...but why is it illegal for a cab driver to refuse a fare? If they're the one driving, seems to me it would be up to them where they would/wouldnt drive?
Before this law was enacted, cabbies would refuse to take riders to some of the high crime neighborhoods. In addition, cabbies could make up some excuse in order to avoid giving a ride to a minority rider.
i've had many a cabbie refuse to take me to jersey. but, i can't blame them. a lot of them don't know where they are going or how to get back. and the toll is a big turnoff, even if its part of the fare.
i've had many a cabbie refuse to take me to jersey. but, i can't blame them. a lot of them don't know where they are going or how to get back. and the toll is a big turnoff, even if its part of the fare.
They're NOT required to take anyone to NJ. Just to the airport.
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