Looks like the next Haredi battle is going to be over taxis..
that's right...taxis.
The Committee for the Purity of the Camp is upset that some taxis are installing video screens for the viewing pleasure of their passengers.
That seems perfectly understandable to me.
According to Kikar, this organization has called upon the public to specifically ask for kosher taxis when calling a dispatcher - kosher taxis being taxis without these viewing screens. They specifically mention Get Taxi taxis as being a big part of the problem, as they encourage drivers to install such screens as a way of improving service and the riding experience. Get Taxi also has problems with chilul shabbos, encouraging drivers to work on Shabbos, so Get Taxi should be avoided in general.
I can see it now - soon we will have kashrut symbols and certifications on taxis, similar to the way we have it now on cellphones.
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