Montreal taxi driver harms himself on live TV in anger over ride-hailing bill

Taxi drivers planned to offer free rides on Friday as part of a province-wide “dumping day” in response to Bill 17, a new piece of legislation introduced earlier this month by the CAQ government. The bill would make it easier for ride-hailing services, like Uber and Lyft, to operate in the province.

A driver interviewed by French-language station LCN voiced his anger over the situation on live TV. The driver, who owns 20 taxi permits, criticized the premier before taking out a sharp object and cutting his arm off-camera. He then showed his bloodied arm to the camera.A studio technician who saw the man’s injury rushed over to help him.

“I invite all my colleagues who are in mental distress, our friends and family who are in distress, to seek out help,” said spokesperson Abdallah Homsy. Lynda Poirier from the Quebec Suicide Prevention Centre said supports are available for anyone in distress.

Oh yeah I really want to get in a taxi now

I hope he lost his license he's a danger to society and should not be driving anymore

And that guy is driving people around?

That Driver should NEVER be driving with if he has those Mentalhealth Issues

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