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Tortorici S. The Blown Head Gasket Effect: Rise and struggles of The Drivers Cooperative in New York City. Internet Policy Review [Internet]. 2026 [24 August 2026];15(1). Available from: https://policyreview.info/articles/analysis/drivers-cooperative-new-york-city

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