When Uber and Lyft decimated Austin’s taxi industry, a group of immigrant drivers decided to fight back by starting a driver-owned taxi cooperative. However, they must transform themselves from competitors vying for fares to equal citizens within a democracy. Just as the drivers start to gain traction, Uber and Lyft force an election on transportation regulations. The drivers join a grassroots fight ahead of the citywide referendum, as their livelihoods depend on it. One Driver, One Mic chronicles the drivers' difficult journey and serves as a cautionary tale for workers trying to unite in a rapidly transforming economy.
- Year2022
- Runtime61 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryUnited States
- DirectorKrishnan Vasudevan
When Uber and Lyft decimated Austin’s taxi industry, a group of immigrant drivers decided to fight back by starting a driver-owned taxi cooperative. However, they must transform themselves from competitors vying for fares to equal citizens within a democracy. Just as the drivers start to gain traction, Uber and Lyft force an election on transportation regulations. The drivers join a grassroots fight ahead of the citywide referendum, as their livelihoods depend on it. One Driver, One Mic chronicles the drivers' difficult journey and serves as a cautionary tale for workers trying to unite in a rapidly transforming economy.
- Year2022
- Runtime61 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryUnited States
- DirectorKrishnan Vasudevan