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Taxi driver tragedy: NYC cabbie found dead in his car last week is third lost in as many months, union says

A 52-year-old cabbie was found dead in his car Friday night — the third death of its kind in as many months, prompting the union representing the city's for-hire-vehicle drivers to demand action on Monday.

Taxi driver tragedy: NYC cabbie found dead in his car last week is third lost in as many months, union says

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A 52-year-old cabbie was found dead in his car Friday night — the third death of its kind in as many months, prompting the union representing the city's for-hire-vehicle drivers to demand action on Monday.

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A 52-year-old cabbie was found dead in his car Friday night — the third death of its kind in as many months, prompting the union representing the city's for-hire-vehicle drivers to demand action on Monday. Why are New York City taxi drivers dying on the job? The union — the NY Taxi Workers Alliance… Read More

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