15 July 2012

Muslim cab drivers allowed to refuse riders with dogs

.... What I realized is that this occurs quite often not only at the airport but in Toronto proper and is happening due to religious reasons — that is, because dogs are considered unclean in certain religions.

In fact, Gail Beck-Souter, general manager of Beck Taxi that operates about 900 cars in Toronto, confirms that if certain Muslims take a dog in their vehicle, they are required to go home and shower afterwards (before they pray).

.... Last I looked this is Canada. Seeing as they’ve chosen to move here for presumably a better life, the least we can expect is that they assimilate. If these drivers have issues with dogs, maybe they should find another job so they don’t have to deal with the public — and don’t leave a woman stranded at 1:30 a.m. [TORONTO SUN] Read more