The despair of Ukrainian refugees drives London cabbies to action

A group of London black cabs and other vehicles set off on an 11-hour trip to Poland to provide lifts and other aid

29 March 2022 - 20:29 By Vin Shahrestani

Moved by footage of a father bidding a tearful farewell to his family, London taxi driver Matt Westfall felt compelled to do something to help those fleeing the conflict in Ukraine...

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