Tech advancements may indeed signal a revolution, yet at what expense? This is the query Lucas Turner's work seeks to unfurl, illustrating dissatisfaction on each contour of a taxi operator's visage, photographic portrayals situated next to potent quotations. "Ride-hailing is akin to pests," one claims, a searing yet apt description about the grip ride-hailing has on the conventional taxi system worldwide.

Turner, being a photographer, harbors a deep affection for individuals and their travels, inclusive of their backstory. With ride-hailing services sprouting in London, leaving a staggering imprint on the city, Turner felt propelled to venture behind the sensationalist news and to encounter those who had been affected by ride-hailing up close.

Interacting with and capturing images of cabbies across six major cities, from New York to Cape Town, "The Impact of Ride-hailing" surfaces questions on how developments in this multinational corporation trickle down, generating substantial predicaments for those who have been taxi drivers for generations. Should we be more considerate towards the affected lives, or should we welcome this technological evolution?"A lot of the subjects have made a hefty investment in their profession, spending years learning each route and alley, often making a big financial commitment towards the medallion or badge that licenses them to operate," Turner elaborates.

"From a customer's viewpoint, the surge of ride-hailing appears mostly outstanding, a textbook case of supply meeting demand.

"From a customer's viewpoint, the surge of ride-hailing appears mostly outstanding, a textbook case of supply meeting demand. Fatigued? Request a ride. Visiting a companion? Book a ride. It's a phrase that appears to be silently echoed by the winds of transformation, yet it’s a gale that has escalated into a whirlwind of consternation and loss for these operators, whose livelihoods have been irreparably affected.

"One might argue that evolution favors the survival of the fittest, yet, in this situation, we notice a power being drained from the core of a proud community, a sector that has served generations with the basic function of moving people from location A to B. Turner’s evocative photo series presents the very faces that illustrate how ride-hailing has impacted the taxicab industry, delving into the real ramifications of this divisive corporate powerhouse and pondering the price of technological disruption."