Taxi Drivers Allowed to Wear Costumes to Work
The King could be your cabbie under Seattle’s new taxi driver dress code.
The City Council voted to approve legislation that would allow drivers to sport rhinestone capes, blue suede shoes or whatever other appropriate costume they wish.
Cab driver Dave Groh’s case prompted the change to the city’s 1997 taxi dress code. Adopting an Elvis look after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks in hopes of bringing some levity to the city, Groh in turn drew the ire of inspectors. He was fined for not wearing black pants and a crisp shirt.
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