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Rideshare and taxi drivers petition NDOT over ticketing, alleged racial targeting
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Sarah Allen , as published by WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)
· July 26, 2026
· 1 min read
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A petition has been signed by over 150 rideshare and taxi drivers in Nashville, accusing the NDOT of unfair ticketing practices. The drivers claim they are being racially targeted and issued tickets i
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Key takeaway Further details on the petition and the drivers' concerns are available from WSMV 4 News, including the drivers' push for properly implemented pickup zones in the downtown area.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 26, 2026 ·
Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A petition has been signed by over 150 rideshare and taxi drivers in Nashville, accusing the NDOT of unfair ticketing practices. The drivers claim they are being racially targeted and issued tickets i
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