About 10 years ago, I was in a gypsy cab in N.Y. and the driver referred to himself as a gypsy cab driver.Since the word GYPSY is a slur, what do you call a gypsy cab?
The reason I ask is because I recently used that same term and was gently admonished for using it.
Is there another term for a guy who rides around picking up strangers for money?
I must say that don’t understand the outrage, but I’m oldish and not understanding the new world is normalish.
I know the proper term or this ethnic group is Romany but calling for a Romany Cab is also a slur because it implies that the Romany are a lawless gang of cheats and scammers.
I really didn't think twice about it when I wrote that reply.
People are really sensitive these days.
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