Nina Jacobi discusses the lives of Somali refugees who drive taxis in Portland. Jacobi highlights how some of the refugees are over qualified to work as a taxi driver, but do not have many other options to support themselves and their families.

Nina Jacobi discusses the lives of Somali refugees who drive taxis in Portland. Jacobi highlights how some of the refugees are over qualified to work as a taxi driver, but do not have many other options to support themselves and their families.

Jennie Vosacek documents the work of taxi drivers in Portland.

Shannon Gilchrist documents the work that one woman does as taxi dispatcher and driver.

Karen Callahan speaks to Kathy Hasen, the only taxi driver on Peaks Island. Hasen discusses how she likes the small community and environment where she works. Callahan also speaks to Lloyd Hamilton, a former taxi driver from Peaks Island.

After his taxi business went out of business, Stanley Frautten thought he would never drive a taxi again, after nearly 50 years of driving one. Claire Jeffers documents Frauttern's journey to start another taxi company despite heartbreak and loss.

A taxi driver in Portland, Jack Cole is a practitioner of the alternative healing technique known as Reiki. Emily Qualey discusses the journey that Cole has been on with his spiritual practice, and how Cole shares his beliefs with those who ride in his cab.

George Hamm is trying to make ends meet after the closing of Portland's only comedy club, The Comedy Connection. Hamm speaks about his struggles, traveling, and driving a taxi.