Equity in Action

After sitting through the Equity in Action program, I have a greater respect for taxi-cab drivers. I guess I never realized the poor work conditions that they suffer and then the ill treatment for the city that they receive. I was shocked when Peter spoke about the numerous citations that taxi drivers encounter. I think it is ridiculous that a cab can only be parked in one spot on a public street for no more that two hours during the time that these people get are getting their sleep. It is sad how our cities treat hard working people. The sad part is that probably all of the people that work in places that either write these citations or create them have had the need to use a taxi in their daily life. I guess I never realized that they make below average wage. I always assumed that with the price of the fare that they would be making decent money.

The presentation by both of the presenters was very interesting. My boyfriend runs his own construction company and he has picked up laborers to work for him. When he has a larger one day job and needs extra hands that is when he finds these men that are looking for work. The event was eye opening to the types of issues laborers have and also taxi-cab drivers.