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Rough ride: Star writer Darcy Henton, who spent a week driving a Metro cab, found it is a tough, dangerous and sometimes scary job which rewards long hours with low pay
Rough ride: Star writer Darcy Henton, who spent a week driving a Metro cab, found it is a tough, dangerous and sometimes scary job which rewards long hours with low pay

Rough ride: Star writer Darcy Henton, who spent a week driving a Metro cab, found it is a tough, dangerous and sometimes scary job which rewards long hours with low pay

Date12/6/1988
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Original Toronto Star caption: Rough ride: Star writer Darcy Henton, who spent a week driving a Metro cab, found it is a tough, dangerous and sometimes scary job which rewards long hours with low pay.
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      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Object NumberTSPA_0054656F
      Star reporter Darcy Henton found life in his cell at Oak Ridge boring and at times demeaning
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