Taxi Driver’s Tragic End Sparks Urgent Calls | New York City News

A heartbreaking tragedy unfolded in Manhattan’s West Village when 53-year-old taxi driver Jagjit Singh was found dead in his cab after a 20-year career behind the wheel — and he’s not alone: he’s the third cab driver to die in their vehicle in just three months. The emotional toll of long hours, relentless stress, and the crushing weight of survival are being spotlighted as advocates push for urgent support systems — especially multilingual services — for drivers and families like Singh’s, whose wife and young twins were at the scene when he died. This is a call to action for systemic change, honoring a life lost while serving the city. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://ny1.com/nyc/all-boroughs/news/2026/09/16/death-of-nyc-cab-driver-sparks-calls-for-more-support-for-taxi-workers More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5ad00cadd955bd9a Report issues to [email protected].