streetwarrior

Just like my daily grind as an online motorcycle taxi driver (locally known as an ojol), every single ride has a starting point. Whether I am taking a passenger to a bustling train station, racing toward an airport, or safely delivering a warm food order, every single destination requires me to pull the throttle for the very first time. It always begins with that first step. For my friends around the world who might not know what a motorcycle taxi driver looks like, here is a glimpse into our...

The Invisible Expiration Date In my country, turning 45 feels like hitting an invisible wall. In the traditional job market here, this age is often deemed "too old" or "unproductive" for factory labor or officer in a company. The system ready-made an expiration date for my career. So,to feed my family and survive, I hit the asphalt every single day. I became an online motorcycle taxi driver (usually called as an ojol in local language). It is a grueling job, demanding hours of weaving through...