Taxi Driver: A Ride on the Wild Side
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David Schaefer
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Synopsis
Driving a taxi is one of the most dangerous jobs in America. A cab driver is even more likely to be murdered on the job than a police officer. They drive alone carrying cash, through potentially dangerous neighborhoods and they pick up strangers from the street, any of whom could try to make money by robbing the cab driver. In New York City, which has more taxi drivers than any other city, there has been a rash of driver murders in the year 2000, with ten killed in the first five months. In Washington DC, two murders within six months have scared many drivers. As drivers try to keep themselves safe, cities are also looking for ways to protect them. Partitions and hidden cameras are becoming popular devices, though nothing can guarantee safety.
