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202610 minPG-13documentary

Taxi Drivers

202610 minPG-13documentary

Fake taxis in Toronto have become a growing concern, with numerous individuals reporting scams and unsafe rides from unlicensed drivers.

“A NEW KIND OF CRIME”

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Sacha Kingston-Wayne,

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Fake taxis in Toronto have become a growing concern, with numerous individuals reporting scams and unsafe rides from unlicensed drivers.

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Sacha Kingston-Waynedirector

Francis Lucascast

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A short documentary about fake cabs in Toronto and those who have been scammed by them.

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