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06/03/2014
Men Ordered Out Of Taxi For Kissing
Belfast taxi firm FonaCab has issued an apology following the news that one of its drivers kicked two men out of a taxi for kissing.
The incident is believed to have occurred in the Elms Village area of Belfast on Tuesday evening.
Mark McLoughlin told UTV he and a group of friends had been in a taxi on their way to a nightclub when one of the men kissed him.
It is reported that the driver then pulled over on the Malone Road and ordered the group to disembark.
Mr McLoughlin told UTV they had asked the driver if he was serious, to which the man replied: "yes, get out now".
The news has put pressure on FonaCab to rectify the incident, as the company is a sponsor and supporter of the Belfast Pride festival.
"FonaCab is aware of an alleged incident taking place and we are continuing to conduct an internal investigation into this matter," a statement from the company said.
"We have spoken to the customer and have apologised if any offence has been caused. However, as this investigation is ongoing, it would be unfair to comment in any more detail.
"FonaCab is totally committed to encouraging equality and diversity and eliminating discrimination in our role as an employer and a supplier of taxi services to all those living in our community."
(IT)
The incident is believed to have occurred in the Elms Village area of Belfast on Tuesday evening.
Mark McLoughlin told UTV he and a group of friends had been in a taxi on their way to a nightclub when one of the men kissed him.
It is reported that the driver then pulled over on the Malone Road and ordered the group to disembark.
Mr McLoughlin told UTV they had asked the driver if he was serious, to which the man replied: "yes, get out now".
The news has put pressure on FonaCab to rectify the incident, as the company is a sponsor and supporter of the Belfast Pride festival.
"FonaCab is aware of an alleged incident taking place and we are continuing to conduct an internal investigation into this matter," a statement from the company said.
"We have spoken to the customer and have apologised if any offence has been caused. However, as this investigation is ongoing, it would be unfair to comment in any more detail.
"FonaCab is totally committed to encouraging equality and diversity and eliminating discrimination in our role as an employer and a supplier of taxi services to all those living in our community."
(IT)
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