Al Roker Claims He Was Denied Taxi Service Because He's Black
- 9 years ago
Al Roker says he was denied service based on his race by a taxi driver in New York City.
Iconic TV personality Al Roker says he was denied service based on his race by a taxi driver in New York City.
On Twitter, the usually jovial weatherman was anything but, saying, "Filed a complaint today after getting passed up again by a NYC Yellow cab. Cabbie picked up a white guy a block away. Wonder why Uber wins?"
Roker continued, "This happens to folks of color every day. And while most cabbies do their job, there are those ignorant, racist ones who hurt the others."
Respondin
Iconic TV personality Al Roker says he was denied service based on his race by a taxi driver in New York City.
On Twitter, the usually jovial weatherman was anything but, saying, "Filed a complaint today after getting passed up again by a NYC Yellow cab. Cabbie picked up a white guy a block away. Wonder why Uber wins?"
Roker continued, "This happens to folks of color every day. And while most cabbies do their job, there are those ignorant, racist ones who hurt the others."
Respondin