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A native Brooklynite, James Kernochan began his career in the NYC taxi industry in the 1950s. He returned to the industry in 1983 and remains involved in the business to this day at the age of 82. In his interview, Jim discusses what the business…

Brian Levitt, a native New Yorker, shares his perspectives as a relative newcomer to the taxi industry. After being a taxi driver for two years, Brian's interview sheds light on the process of becoming a taxi driver today, his relationship with…

Beresford Simmons grew up in Kingston, Jamaica, where he was first influenced and inspired by reggae music. He moved to the US in 1968 and began working as a cab driver part time in 1974 or 1975 while also working for Keystone electronics. He began…