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The Taxi Driver's Plight
FromThe Daily
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Length:
25 minutes
Released:
May 2, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
A New York City taxi driver, Nicanor Ochisor, took his own life in March. His family says he grew increasingly hopeless as ride-hailing services like Uber took over the industry. Mr. Ochisor’s suicide is one of several in recent months that have called attention to the economic straits of professional drivers. Guest: Nicolae Hent, who has been a taxi driver in New York City for three decades and was a friend of Mr. Ochisor. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily.
Released:
May 2, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode
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