Yellow Apple: The Big Apple from a Yellow Point of View

Most New Yorkers and tourists have taken a cab at some point, but very few know what it’s like to be the driver. The secret to hacking is to have a plan—even if, just like in life, the plan rarely works. After all, it’s New York! Stressful situations arise. Traffic is murder, and there’s gridlock. A passenger is more concerned with the radio station than the route. Or a couple is getting hot and heavy in the backseat before their destination is even close.

After over thirty years of driving a New York City cab, Joe Hacker has experienced it all and is ready to share his intriguing and hilarious stories. Think Friday is the worst day for traffic? Guess again! Joe reveals why Thursday is the real doomsday. Think your phone’s traffic app knows the city better than Joe? Not so! He reveals all the dos and don’ts of mapping certain routes at various times.

Additionally, Joe discusses the past and present state of the industry, including the effects of immigration, safety concerns, and (problematic) Uber drivers. Discover how taxi drivers navigate the highs and lows while laughing along the way. Buckle up, because now you’re in the driver’s seat!

Joe Hacker has been a cab driver for over thirty years. He earned a bachelor of arts in political science from Notre Dame and graduated cum laude. In 1966, he was a member of the national-championship-winning football team. Hacker eventually earned his master's degree in Latin American studies from Stanford University. At the Thunderbird School of Global Management, he earned a master in finance. He also completed his course work for a doctor of business administration in international business at Harvard.

After spending twelve years in corporate America working in trade, banking, finance, and computer coding, Hacker went on to pursue entrepreneurial ventures while working part time as a taxi driver. His interest in politics inspired him to work for the Obama campaign in Ohio in 2008 and 2012.

Hacker has two adult daughters and one grandson.