The Taxi Driver's Plight
May 02, 2018 06:54
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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. Read more
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. Read more
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.
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.
