CLEVELAND (AP) — Some taxi drivers who work at the Cleveland
airport say they won’t drive cabs with rooftop placards advertising the
upcoming Gay Games.
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport has
released a statement saying two of the three taxi companies operating
there were informed by several drivers that they will no longer
participate in the airport’s dedicated cab program.
The (Cleveland) Plain Dealer (http://bit.ly/1hFOWDc ) reports that the drivers
cited religious reasons.
The airport said plans are in the works to replace the drivers in the 75-cab Hopkins fleet.
Patrick
Keenan, general manager of Americab, says the company is supportive of
the games and doesn’t share the views of the few drivers.
About 10,000 athletes are expected to participate in the Gay Games in Cleveland Aug. 9-16.
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Information from: The Plain Dealer, http://www.cleveland.com
Copyright 2014 The Associated Press. All rights
reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or
redistributed.
CLEVELAND (AP) — Some taxi drivers who work at the Cleveland
airport say they won’t drive cabs with rooftop placards advertising the
upcoming Gay Games.
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport has
released a statement saying two of the three taxi companies operating
there were informed by several drivers that they will no longer
participate in the airport’s dedicated cab program.
The (Cleveland) Plain Dealer (http://bit.ly/1hFOWDc ) reports that the drivers
cited religious reasons.
The airport said plans are in the works to replace the drivers in the 75-cab Hopkins fleet.
Patrick
Keenan, general manager of Americab, says the company is supportive of
the games and doesn’t share the views of the few drivers.
About 10,000 athletes are expected to participate in the Gay Games in Cleveland Aug. 9-16.
___
Information from: The Plain Dealer, http://www.cleveland.com
Copyright 2014 The Associated Press. All rights
reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or
redistributed.