TEHRAN INSIDER

Behind the wheel, under the stars: The story of Tehran’s car-sleeping drivers

Tehran Insider
Tehran Insider

Firsthand reports from contributors inside Iran

An internet taxi driver sleeping inside his car in Tehran
An internet taxi driver sleeping inside his car in Tehran

Tehran, a city of contrasts, where the glow of high-rises hides the struggles of those who keep it moving. For many internet taxi drivers from distant provinces, driving through Tehran’s jammed streets isn’t just a job—it’s a desperate bid for survival.