A New York City taxi driver who black NBC “Today” show
weatherman Al Roker said passed him by in favor of picking up another fare for
racial reasons has pleaded guilty to a service refusal violation and has been
fined.
The Taxi and Limousine Commission says driver Mahabur Rahman made
his plea last month and was fined $500.
Roker had filed a complaint in November and wrote on social media
he and his son had been ignored for racial reasons. He said the driver picked
up a white man a block away.
The commission says it was the driver’s second refusal violation.
The driver hung up a phone Monday when called for comment.
The TLC says Roker was notified of the outcome. NBC hasn’t
answered an email seeking comment.
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