Travis Bickle is a fictional character from the 1976 film Taxi Driver, directed by Martin Scorsese. He is portrayed by Robert De Niro as a mentally unstable Vietnam War veteran who becomes a taxi driver in New York City. Struggling with insomnia and feelings of alienation, Travis descends into a world of violence and obsession as he seeks to cleanse the city of its perceived moral decay. As the story unfolds, Travis's character embodies themes of loneliness and desperation. His iconic line, "You talkin' to me?" has become a cultural touchstone, reflecting his internal conflict and desire for connection amidst chaos.