Tuesday, March 12, 2024
Speaker: Howie Ehrlichman
Howie Ehrlichman, author of Not a Bad Trip: A Pittsburgh Cab Story.
In 1977, Squirrel Hill native Howie Ehrlichman landed a summer job to offset college expenses. Forty years later, he finished his shift. During his presentation, Howie will take us along for the ride, offering an intimate view of an often maligned and misunderstood profession against the backdrop of Pittsburgh, including Squirrel Hill. Howie’s stories will provide snapshots across each decade from the era of iconic Checker dinosaurs ruling city streets through the inevitable transformation into today’s Uber economy. During his presentation, he will unravel mysteries philosophers have forever pondered, like, How do I hail a cab? What makes the airport The Promised Land? Why does my mediocre ride-share driver have five stars? How much should I tip? and, Are Uber and Lyft good or bad for passengers and drivers?
Squirrel Hill Historical Society 