[rsa4046]

I drove a cab in Boston in the 70's (yes, I'm probably older than most here). The work was hard, tedious, dangerous, and uneven in terms of income: some nights you'd make out ok, others barely enough to break even. But dealing with drunk people was a huge problem, for all the reasons you describe in your account. I have similar stories, humorous to think of now, but hugely depressing and demoralizing at the time. I imagine ride sharing as a job to be far worse: at least I didn't have to worry about the vehicle.

You should publish your piece. I don't know where, but I found it the most interesting response in this thread.

[eloisius]

Thank you, that's very encouraging.