My Taxi Story

Handicab Turned Down by Taxicab Authority

Handicab — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 15:20:52 +0000

Attorney Investigates Alleged Taxi Discrimination

Handicab — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 23:01:08 +0000

If a taxi driver had a choice between picking up a female passenger or a couple of regular guys, which fare would the driver select? The woman would lose out every time says local lawyer Al Marquis.

To prove his point, Marquis choreographed his own undercover investigation and says he has clear evidence of widespread discrimination against women and other potential customers.

“If you tip a waiter in a restaurant, that’s for good service. But if they are going to spit in your food unless you tip them, that’s extortion. And what we’re dealing with here is extortion,” he said.

Las Vegas Now Channel 8 News

Handicab denied by Taxicab Authority

Handicab — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 21:59:43 +0000

Taxicab Authority hands down their decision

The Nevada Taxicab Authority denied Handicab’s application to gain a license to operate 40 cabs in the Las Vegas area this morning.

Channel 8 covers the story - Click Here

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Special Nevada Taxicab Authority Meeting - Petition to stop Handicab

Handicab — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 22:17:17 +0000

We need your help!

When:

April 7th, 2009 @ 9:00 am

Where:

Nevada Taxicab Authority

1785 E. Sahara Avenue
Suite 200
Las Vegas, NV 89104

WHY?
The cab companies in Las Vegas are petitioning to have Handicabs application for a taxicab license denied. They say they are already meeting the needs of the Las Vegas senior and disability community and a new company is not needed. We need you there to tell them they are wrong. If we do not have a large turnout from the community, the Taxicab Authority will assume that the community does not care about this issue and Handicabs license will be refused without a hearing.

Alex Cherup in Support of Handicab - TA Meeting

Handicab — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 22:09:49 +0000

Alex Cherup speaks in support of Handicab during the public comment section of the March 24th Taxicab Authority meeting.

Rob Martin of Handicab at Nevada Taxicab Authority Meeting

Handicab — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 01:07:39 +0000

Rob Martin, co-owner of Handicab, speaks during the public comment section of the March 24th Taxicab Authority meeting.

Beverly Eros in Support of Handicab - TA Meeting

Handicab — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 19:21:40 +0000

Beverly Eros speaks in support of Handicab during the public comment section of the March 24th Taxicab Authority meeting.

Manny Poznanski in Support of Handicab - TA Meeting

Handicab — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 18:44:31 +0000

Manny Poznanski speaks in support of Handicab during the public comment section of the March 24th Taxicab Authority meeting.

Gloria Miranda in Support of Handicab - TA Meeting

Handicab — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 01:59:25 +0000

Gloria Miranda speaks in support of Handicab during the public comment section of the March 24th Taxicab Authority meeting.

Santa Perez - Presenting the Governor’s Council Letter of Support for Handicab

Handicab — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 02:44:19 +0000

Santa Perez, of the Governor’s Council on Developmental Disabilities, speaks in support of Handicab during the public comment section of the March 24th Taxicab Authority meeting.