Drivers risk their lives every day behind the wheel. Today we mourn the loss of Brother Anteneh Minassie who leaves behind a wife and three children. – UTWSD NBC San Diego | “I Can’t Comprehend It”: Brother, Family Mourn Cab Driver’s Death By Andie Adams A San Diego community is in shock after learning that their father, brother and friend was […]
San Diego Free Press | Taxi Medallions: San Diego’s Licensing Program for Exploiting Immigrants
San Diego Free Press | Taxi Medallions: San Diego’s Licensing Program for Exploiting Immigrants By Doug Porter While lots of local politicos are willing to give at least lip service towards increasing the minimum wage or creating affordable housing, the abject lack of interest in rectifying a government sponsored system of exploitation in the local taxi industry is staggering. The […]
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San Diego City Beat | San Diego taxi drivers claim wage exploitation
San Diego City Beat | San Diego taxi drivers claim wage exploitation By Joshua Emerson Smith Last Friday afternoon, taxi driver Osman Ibrahim Osman had picked up only two customers. He started at 7 a.m. and anticipated being on the road until 2 the next morning. If lucky, after gas and a permit fee, he might make about $75. “I never […]
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