The Taxi Driver's Plight

Published: May 2, 2018, 9:54 a.m.

b'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\\u2019s 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\\u2019s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily.'