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Old 07-01-2020, 03:47 PM   #8
Flint
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Originally Posted by xoxoxoBruce View Post
Gypsy
adjective
(of a business or business person) nonunion or unlicensed.
"gypsy trucking firms"
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Originally Posted by Gravdigr View Post
'gypsy cab'
Illegal taxicab operation
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Illegal taxicabs, sometimes known as pirate taxis or gypsy cabs, are taxicabs and other for-hire vehicles that are not duly licensed or permitted by the jurisdiction in which they operate.
Wow. So, nonunion, unlicensed, illegal, or not permitted. I'm gonna go out on a limb here and say those don't sound like compliments.
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