Comments On: Cabs for "Colored Patrons" Only by Vance Lauderdale

Re: Cabs for "Colored Patrons" Only

Devin Greaney — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 17:00:15 -0600

In the old days if there was an accident and you called for an ambulance the operator would ask, "What color is the person?" Black patient = send black funeral home as an ambulance.
Posted by Devin Greaney

Re: Cabs for "Colored Patrons" Only

Jeff — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 10:05:41 -0600

I've never heard of it either, but I suppose it makes sense. But then again, how many colored persons back then could even afford a taxi?
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Re: Cabs for "Colored Patrons" Only

Vance Lauderdale — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 23:41:20 -0600

"Hard to believe" meaning: I had never heard of it. Segregated drinking fountains and swimming pools?
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Re: Cabs for "Colored Patrons" Only

tasawyer — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 20:26:18 -0600

Why is it hard to believe? Our city is still as segregated as it was then, we just legally can't be made to ride in separate cabs.

Posted by tasawyer