Along for an early morning “billionaire wake-up call” with protesters on Meadow Lane.
Tag Archives: New York Taxi Workers Alliance
N.Y. Taxi Drivers Will Receive Millions in Aid After Hunger Strike
The announcement was a victory for drivers who stopped eating to protest an earlier bailout plan they said did not go far enough.
N.Y. Cabbies Stage Hunger Strike for More Aid: ‘We’re Not Backing Down’
After exploitative loans buried taxi drivers under crushing debt, some cabbies say the city’s $65 million rescue package does not go far enough.
How to Save New York City’s Cabdrivers
There’s a smart and equitable way to rescue them from their crushing debts.
Here’s Why Uber Prices Are Soaring and You Can’t Find a Cab
The number of drivers and for-hire cars on the streets plunged during the pandemic, frustrating those seeking rides as the city starts to recover.
‘A Tragedy Is Unfolding’: Inside New York’s Virus Epicenter
In a city ravaged by an epidemic, few places have been as hard hit as central Queens.
Coronavirus Decimates N.Y.C. Taxi Industry: ‘The Worst It’s Ever Been’
Drivers have contended with Uber and inflated medallion prices. Now the pandemic has caused rides to plummet by two-thirds or more.