Royal Taxi and Limo Services: They are located literally five houses away from where I live and men stand outside with their taxis (3-4) and harass young girls and comment on their bodies. They catcall etc, and when asked they told me (an excuse )—that it’s “good manners.” They admitted that they say beautiful and good night to every woman who passes by. Even after complaining to them, they didn’t change.
When i told them to stop they didn’t. I see them everyday and can’t look them in their eyes since some of them look like the age of my grandparents. They don’t understand how hard it is to walk by them in order to get to my destination. One guy even commented about my butt to his friends and they both started looking at me and winked. They really don’t appreciate women and their safety. If you are a woman, BOYCOTT this place.
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– Anonymous
Location: Royal Taxi and Limo Services at Richmond Hill, New York
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