Taxi Industry Hopeful for Post-Pandemic Recovery
Clip: 7/13/2021 | 8m 22sVideo has Closed Captions
Taxi drivers hope to lure back riders tired of long waits and high rideshare prices.
It's an industry hit hard by the popularity of rideshare, and by COVID-19. As the pandemic eases, how are taxi drivers doing — and are they trying to lure back riders?
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Taxi Industry Hopeful for Post-Pandemic Recovery
Clip: 7/13/2021 | 8m 22sVideo has Closed Captions
It's an industry hit hard by the popularity of rideshare, and by COVID-19. As the pandemic eases, how are taxi drivers doing — and are they trying to lure back riders?
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