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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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Ethel May Carter speaks in support of Handicab during the public comment section of the March 24th Taxicab Authority meeting.

Alan Bredow, from Nevada Council of Blind Lions Club, speaks in support of Handicab during the public comment section of the March 24th Taxicab Authority meeting.