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Independent taxi life amid peril and graft in urban streets
A veteran taxi driver, Mike, recounts the perilous, uncertain world of city cabs. He describes police scrutiny, licensing hurdles, and the harsh economics of independents versus salaried drivers, noting how theft, graft, and risk shape a calling reliant on fares, tips, and constant vigilance.
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