a taxi cab driver denied me and my service dog a ride in his taxi. told me that he did not have to give me ride in his cab. I have Dr,'s not...

Question

a taxi cab driver denied me and my service dog a ride in his taxi. told me that he did not have to give me ride in his cab. I have Dr,'s note for service dog.

Answer

Taxis are required by federal law (Americans with Disabilities Act) to give rides to service dogs. I hope you got the name or number of the cab driver. Have you ever before been denied rides by cabs? Does it happen often?

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