I’m not blaming it on Uber, I’m saying the solution is Uber
Sorry for misunderstanding.
Still and all, the iron grip the city has via the TLC will always lead to the wrong “solutions”.
Uber has non English speakers, too. They are also easily illegal and often are not the drivers they purport to be - easy to register as someone else without felonies, and the background check is very weak, and they don’t drug test.
I am a cab driver. I don’t hate Uber drivers (worked as one for a couple years). So I know whereof I speak.
This is stupid on NYC’s part. But to comfort you all may I say that these non-English speakers won’t last long. It is hard to make money as a cab driver. Communication is key. If you can’t understand what is being said over the intercom, read the messages on your little computer, or understand what your passengers are saying to you. . . you will not get as many rides and you will not get as much in tips and you will get more complaints and you will not be as efficient.
So many non-English speakers will weed themselves out. Or, learn to speak English so they can do better.
My two cents. But yes it is stupid and PC.