Chip Landis, a 58-year-old bicycle messenger, reflects on his nearly two-decade career navigating D.C. streets while observing the decline of his profession over the years.
In his early days as a messenger, Landis experienced the shift from pagers to cell phones, noting how advancements changed communications and ultimately impacted bike messenger jobs.
Despite the challenges of fewer jobs and increased competition from deliveries via rideshares, Landis still loves the independence his work provides and the excitement of cycling through the city.
As he describes his daily routine, Landis points to the difficulties of keeping up with shifts in the courier industry, stating, 'I was covering the whole city for Laser.'
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