is it legal for an employer to discriminate based on mode of transportation if the job doesnt require driving?

An employee at will can be fired for no cause at all. Without a union or an employment contract you have to recourse.

Discrimination based on gender, age, race, religious beliefs etc.. may give rise to a different answer.

Good luck to you.

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