“I should quit being a taxi driver.”

0:00〜0:45　Opening“Hello everyone, welcome to Taxi College.I’ve been a taxi driver in Osaka for over 10 years. In this first episode, I want to share the night I almost quit. One passenger’s words changed everything.” 0:45〜2:30　Why I Wanted to Quit“That day was the worst. In Umeda, I couldn’t find good passengers, got complaints in traffic jams, and only had short rides. Earnings were terrible and my body was at its limit.I was thinking ‘Maybe I should just quit being a taxi driver’ while holding the steering wheel.” 2:30〜5:00　The Encounter and the Words“Around 10 PM in Umeda, I picked up a woman in her 30s. While driving quietly, she suddenly spoke:‘Driver, thank you for working so late. Actually, my father was hospitalized today… It’s really reassuring to have drivers like you who can safely take me home this late. Because of people like you, our family can get help when we need it. Thank you so much.’Her words warmed my heart. I had been feeling ‘No one needs me,’ but at that moment, I finally realized the meaning of my job.” 5:00〜7:00　Lessons Learned“Taxi drivers meet many people every day, but it’s rare to hear a sincere ‘Thank you.’ Especially on tough days, I often wonder, ‘Why am I doing this job?’But those words changed me. I stopped thinking of myself as just ‘transporting passengers’ and started focusing on being someone who ‘eases passengers’ worries and difficulties.’” 7:00〜8:30　Closing & Next Preview“That was Episode 1 — the night I wanted to quit.If you’re struggling with work right now, please share in the comments.Next time, I’ll share ‘An unbelievable story with foreign tourists.’Thank you for watching until the end. Please like and subscribe!This was Taxi College.”