To the Editor:

It is often necessary for people in Princeton to use local taxi service to get around town. I do, and have had a chance to talk to the drivers and learn about their lives. Recently I was told how current use of Uber for transportation in this area was affecting the drivers’ livelihood. One said that he could hardly make $30 a day. He also said that West Windsor had protected their local taxi drivers by passing a town ordinance that fined Uber drivers $300 if they were found to be operating in West Windsor. I would like to call this situation to the attention of our town residents and government. It would be sad if our local taxis were driven out of business. Maybe we should do what West Windsor did.

Sallie W. Jesser

Prospect Avenue