Contents
Chapter 1: Scared Senseless
Fares that Make the Brave Turn Yellow
The Cabbie, the Kid and the Crackhead
Murphy’s Law and the Brand New Cab
A Kidnapping in Queens
It’s a Knockout
Pregnancy Scare
Chapter 2: Welcome to the Nuthouse
Insane passengers, bizarre coincidences and hilarious experiences
Red Light District
Look Ma! No Hands!
Her Day in Court
Black is the New Jerk
That New Car Smell
Talented Acting
Message in a Bottle
Chapter 3: Hero Worship
Superheroes Sans Tights and Capes
Night on the Town
Back Seat Baby
Outerborough Experience
The Diamond Miser
Speed Freak
Chapter 4: Remarkable Encounters
Fares with Wisdom and Sometimes Fame
The King of the Jews
Calling in Sick
Playing it Forward
Harlem on his Mind
Chapter 5: Cabbie Overachievers
When the Meter’s Not Running
Never Going Along, Never Got Along
From Iron Curtain to Yellow Cab
Sweet Charity
Working Women
Curries Like Mom Used to Make
Revolutionary Politics Behind the Wheel
Chapter 6: Hooking Up
Sex, Love and the Yellow Cab
Luck of the Draw
Brooklyn Bridge Bang
Someone Who Cares
Medallion Stallion
Heartfelt Advice
A Thin Red Dress
Picked Up, Ripped Off
Chapter 7: Culture Crash
Race, Religion and Confrontation
Sniffing More Than Glue
The Telltale Nose Ring
Black and White Story
Melting Pot
Too Close to Home
Chapter 8: Welcome to New York, You &#@%!
Unsuspecting Tourists Meet Taxis
The Deadhead Connection
Happy Thanksgiving
Vera Wang Extravaganza
The Tip
Will Drive for Music
Chapter 9: Last Call
Closing Time High Jinks
Tylenol Bottle Toilet
The Salsa-Powered Accelerator
Cabbie Calvary
More Androgynous than Bowie
A Shock to the System
No License to Drive