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Re:Silicon Valley’s business model is a scam by PinguTS on Tuesday July 18, 2023 @11:23AM (#36773979)
That's why there are regulations. In Germany, for example, cabs can't deny a ride because you look weired, you smell, your are drunk, and similar things. They are required to take any ride. The levels are very high for them to deny a ride. The punshment would be to cancel their cab license.

Cabs are even required to take kids with proper safety and to take people with disablities like wheel chairs.

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Re:Silicon Valley’s business model is a scam by tyoma on Tuesday July 18, 2023 @11:50AM (#36774427)
They have similar laws in the US too, the problem was that cab drivers would never follow them! They are supposed to take you anywhere you need to go, but I was repeatedly refused transit because my ride was too out of the way and one time since it was too close to the airport.

Want to file a complaint? Well, then you are free to file a complaint with the taxi and limousine commission and then show up in person at an obscure location to present your case.

The amount of follow-through was approximately zero.

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