In Seattle, one experiment found consistently longer waiting times for African American passengers — as much as a 35 percent increase.
The agency said that N.C.'s so-called "bathroom law" is in direct conflict with its longstanding commitment of access and inclusion to all members of its community.
For years, inspectors with the San Diego Regional Airport Authority run down their checklist for each cabbie, which includes proof of insurance, functioning windshield wipers, adequate tire treads, good brakes. Drivers are graded pass, fail or needs fixing. Anyone who flunks the smell test is told to change before picking up another customer.
Blind customers have filed complaints saying they were denied rides because the drivers didn't allow animals.
City service officials in a town near Buenos Aires claim that female drivers are safer, and more suited to transporting frail or very young passengers.
Activists are protesting the agency’s use of passes with labels indicating “male” or “female.” The agency claims it is trying to prevent riders from sharing passes.
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