The call came yesterday, a little unexpectedly, around lunchtime. I’d just left the taxi dispatch office, where I’d cashed out some senior citizen coupons for a whopping sum of $9.00. Hello John I can put you today in car in the north.  I...

The Mexican city of Puebla is fighting back against the harrasement women sometimes endure at the hands of male taxi drivers. How is Puebla doing it? By taking the men out of the equation.     (Photo: Joel Merino/AP) Tagged: Mexico women taxi, pink...

Well, not exactly that far north. But an exciting opportunity has presented itself. The Fleet Master has generously offered Recession Taxi the opportunity to change territories and vehicles! Here’s the deal. I’d be moving, from northern Cook...

I pulled the Windstar into the garage. It was the end of a not especially lucrative day, but there was pot roast in the slow cooker. I grabbed my bags and walked to the elevator. When I got off, I decided to check the mail. It was still sitting there...

So if you’ve been reading this blog for a bit, you’re well aware that the USS Windstar 875 has chronic health problems. Since my initial misadventures at the Fleet Master’s Special Garage, I’d wondered when the next ailment would rear its ugly...