Nashville Ride-Share and Taxi Drivers Petition Alleging Unfair Ticketing and Profiling

Nashville, TN, July 25, 2026 —

More than 160 drivers representing taxi services, Uber, and Lyft in Nashville have united to sign a petition alleging unfair ticketing practices and racial profiling by the Nashville Department of Transportation (NDOT) and the Tennessee Licensing Commission.

The drivers contend that NDOT officials are issuing citations, each exceeding $100, to drivers during the crucial moments of picking up or dropping off passengers. This practice, according to the petition, creates undue hardship and interferes with their ability to operate their businesses effectively.

Furthermore, the petition claims that a pattern of disproportionate targeting is occurring, suggesting that certain drivers are being singled out for enforcement actions. The drivers involved are seeking a review of these practices and greater transparency in the ticketing process.

The Tennessee Drivers Union (TDU) has spearheaded this effort, organizing the drivers and facilitating the petition signing. The union plans to formally deliver the petition to the relevant authorities and stage a protest on Saturday evening to draw attention to their grievances.

Details regarding the specific number of tickets issued, the exact timeline of these alleged incidents, and the precise locations where the ticketing has taken place were not provided. The names of specific NDOT officials involved in the alleged profiling were also not disclosed in the information available.

The Tennessee Licensing Commission’s role in the process and their response to these allegations has not yet been detailed. The TDU aims to use the petition and protest to advocate for policy changes and improved accountability within the transportation regulatory bodies.

Story summarized from the original created by Kassidy Brown on www.wsmv.com, see more information here.

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