07/27/2026
Since the pandemic, major commuting pattern shifts have hurt both taxis and rideshare services. And then there’s the emerging threat of autonomous vehicles looming over all drivers.
“I’m stuck in this,” says Bob Singh, a cabdriver for 36 years who owes $490,000 for a taxi medallion that has plummeted in value. Help for cabbies and rideshare drivers may be too little, too late.