Taxi driver tragedy: NYC cabbie found dead in his car last week is third lost in as many months, union says
A 52-year-old taxi driver was found dead in his vehicle in New York City last Friday, marking the third such death in the industry over the past three months. In response to the tragedy, the New York Taxi Workers Alliance is demanding government action to address the working conditions and safety of the city's for-hire drivers.
Why are New York City taxi drivers dying on the job? A 52-year-old cabbie was found dead in his car Friday night — the third death of its kind in as many months, prompting the union representing the city’s for-hire-vehicle drivers to demand action on Monday. The union — the NY Taxi Workers Alliance —... Read More
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