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> Mr. Conway said Mister Softee had not sought legal remedy for the bullying. “It’s just the way it is,” he said. “Life on the street.” What? What the fuck? Th
by PhasmaFelis 10y ago
> Mr. Conway said Mister Softee had not sought legal remedy for the bullying. “It’s just the way it is,” he said. “Life on the street.”
What? What the fuck? These are ice cream trucks, not drug dealers. Why aren't they protecting their employees? If it's as bad as they say, all they'd need is a few security cameras and the police could start making arrests.
- galago 10y agoIt sounds like a 'cash heavy' business that might not want a lot of regulatory scrutiny. Plus, the choice spots might technically be in violation of some NYC code and they don't want the cops getting precise about what is and isn't legal. I was in NYC last weekend and I noticed that they squeeze in at the end of blocks where there isn't really a proper parking space.
- def8cefe 10y agoBecause they use the same intimidation tactics (the operator obviously didn't want to cop to this in the article, but the author mentions some instances) and both companies would suffer if either persued legal action. The truck operators stand to gain a lot more turf by hiring thugs and former service members who will not be intimidated or will intimidate competition than with legal action. Also keep in mind this is a cash-only franchise business operating at non-fixed locations in NYC... cameras are not in the best interests of the truck operators.