Racist Tirade on LAX Shuttle Bus Left Family Shaken
Family’s Harrowing Experience
A man whose family was subjected to a racist tirade while on a shuttle bus at LAX says his children are having a difficult time processing the disheartening encounter.
The Incident
On November 23, Pervez Taufiq recorded a woman hurling racial insults at his family after their return from a trip to Cancun, Mexico to Los Angeles International Airport. According to Taufiq, the woman was seated next to his 11-year-old son on a United Airlines flight.
The Racist Tirade
The woman questioned the boy about his heritage. Once the family boarded a shuttle to taxi to the terminal, the woman told his children to shut up and began her racist tirade.
Quote from the Video
"The woman can be heard saying: "Your family is from India. You have no respect, you have no rules. You think you can push, push, push. That’s who you think you are. You guys are f—king crazy." She also says, "Yeah, your tandoori stinky ass.""
Confrontation and Intervention
The video ends with a United employee speaking to the woman and another passenger asking the employee to remove the woman. The woman then exits the shuttle bus and speaks to United employees on the tarmac.
Aftermath
Taufiq said he and his family are pursuing charges against the woman and hope she’s placed on a no-fly list. While that unfolds, he said his 11-year-old son is having a hard time processing what happened.
"He couldn’t figure out why random grown-up was being rude and why does this lady hate my daddy and Indians," Taufiq said.
Outreach from NBC10 Boston
A woman claiming to be the one in the video spoke to NBC10 Boston, stating that she suffers from a traumatic brain injury and said her actions were out of line. NBC4 has reached out to the woman, but she has not responded to our request for a comment.
United’s Statement
In a statement, United refused to comment on the matter, stating, "We don’t have any additional information to share."
Conclusion
The incident has left the family shaken, and it’s clear that the impact will be long-lasting. The racist remarks and behavior exhibited by the woman are unacceptable and have no place in our society. We hope that justice is served and that the woman is held accountable for her actions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What happened?
A: A woman hurled racial insults at a family on a shuttle bus at LAX, including a 11-year-old boy.
Q: Who recorded the incident?
A: Pervez Taufiq, the father of the family, recorded the incident on November 23.
Q: What did the woman say in the video?
A: The woman can be heard saying racial slurs and insults, including "Your family is from India. You have no respect, you have no rules. You think you can push, push, push. That’s who you think you are. You guys are f—king crazy."
Q: What is the family doing about the incident?
A: The family is pursuing charges against the woman and hopes she’s placed on a no-fly list.
