Red Lake Nation News - Babaamaajimowinan (Telling of news in different places)

Winnipeg's taxi industry says it hopes to meet with indigenous leaders to discuss accusations that some local cabbies are rude, racist, sexist — and mistreating aboriginal passengers.

Representatives are also considering more training for cabbies, including a specific indigenous component, said Luc Lewandoski, spokesman for the Winnipeg Taxi Alliance.

"How can we try to alleviate [the concerns] and bring a sense of confidence? That's the most important part of it," he said.

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/winnipeg-taxi-cabs-indigenous-safety-1.3434666