Taxi Insider

Elite '08

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Heath R.

Brooklyn, NY

Published by the Committee for Taxi Safety, this monthly newspaper is aimed at taxi drivers. Written in a very folksy style, the tabloid covers parking ticket blitzes, what to do if you go to TLC court, gas prices, medallion auctions, lower back pain, and other topics.

But the best parts are the parts that cabbies can use while they interact with passengers. "You Be the Judge" posits a court case, gives the details of the defense, and shares the judge's decision. "Taxi Humour" offers jokes involving taxis and taxi drivers. The monthly landmark quiz can help drivers point out sites and sights around the city. And "Fairs & Festivals" indicates what streets are closed off when for what parades and other events -- the most useful directory of street fairs I've ever encountered! There's even a calendar of events cabbies are encouraged to recommend to passengers.

Additionally, the ads are fascinating: Where to buy a taxi cab, insurance companies for worker's compensation, taxi top ads, and other service providers.

An interesting look at one of New York's more visible jobs and lifestyles.

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