Here in New York City, a group of taxi drivers is launching a hunger strike starting tomorrow as they continue to demand the city enact debt relief for thousands of drivers who’ve been devastated by massive debt — accrued largely due to the artificially inflated cost of taxi medallions. This comes after taxi drivers held a 30-day, round-the-clock protest outside City Hall. Drivers have also been denouncing the mental health impacts triggered by the financial ruin. At least nine have died by suicide.
New York City Taxi Drivers Will Go on Hunger Strike to Demand Debt Relief
HeadlineOct 19, 2021