We talk to three economists about what they are looking at as the new year gets underway. What's coming for Canada's economic recovery in 2021, where does vaccine hesitancy fit in — and how does washroom accessibility fit into the economy? Plus we talk to cab drivers about how the pandemic is pushing their industry past the friction point. Unlike ride-hailing apps, many cabbies are deemed essential, and that means continuing to drive empty taxis while adhering to sometimes costly COVID-19 requirements.