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This is a much older fight in NYC than Uber. They're probably involved in a good number of the cars in question in recent years, but a back-and-forth over to wh
by _delirium 11y ago
This is a much older fight in NYC than Uber. They're probably involved in a good number of the cars in question in recent years, but a back-and-forth over to what extent to tolerate vs. crack down on unlicensed taxi services has been going on for decades. The general category is often called by the somewhat racist term "gypsy cabs".
- talmand 11y agoWhy is that a racist term? To be honest, I had never heard the term until recently when I heard it used on a TV show.
- PhineasRex 11y ago"gypsy" is an ethnic slur that refers to the Romani people.
- talmand 11y agoInteresting. From my quick reading I can see why some would disagree with the usage. Although, I also find it interesting that, apparently, in English law it refers to a nomadic person regardless of race or origin. Which is a use of "gypsy" that I was familiar with.