Damascus’ Worn-Out Taxis: Drivers Seeking Protection, Passengers Seeking Meters - The Syrian Observer

Damascus’ Worn-Out Taxis: Drivers Seeking Protection, Passengers Seeking Meters - The Syrian Observer

Taxi drivers in Damascus are facing a sharp decline in their work, as their profession no longer meets even the minimum of their daily needs. Most public taxis have long exceeded their operational lifespan and have become a constant financial burden due to frequent breakdowns and costly repairs. Drivers, meanwhile, are unable to replace or renew their vehicles. Adding to these difficulties, drivers are also facing growing competition from privat…

Damascus’ aging taxis: Drivers seek protection, passengers seek a meter - Enab Baladi

Enab Baladi – Christina al-Shammas Taxi drivers in Damascus (the Syrian capital) are facing a noticeable decline in their work, as their profession no longer meets even the minimum of their daily needs. Most public taxis have long exceeded their lifespan and have become a constant financial burden due to frequent breakdowns and costly maintenance. Drivers are unable to replace or renew their vehicles. Alongside these burdens, taxi drivers are a…