This was what made the job frustrating. Everything affects you. Weather, strikes, opening parliament, demonstrations, roadworks. I recall a few years ago how the ash cloud buggered up trade as all the Heathrow drivers came into town
Good morning Mark, really enjoy your channel and find your channel very informative and admire you. By the way you treat your customers with politeness and respect. Having returned since Covid. Your channel has given me great confidence to fit back into the wonderful trade. Many thanks Peter
The new taxi rank at Euston looks nice, although about three weeks ago, I was waiting to get a taxi there. There were over 30 people in the queue (there was no taxi on site), so I gave up as I was heading to the Royal Academy of Arts. I eventually found a taxi and told the driver about the high queues at Euston Rank
Thanks for the update! The new rank has been running for a couple of months now and that was the first time I thought I give it a try. The problem being it’s difficult to get into for drivers no access east bound, west bound yes. I’d only ever rank up if I was travelling on the Euston road west bound. Thanks for watching!
Nice one again Guvnor👌 Another enjoyable shift video👍👍 (for us viewing , but a bit stressful for any drivers in Central London). Looking forward to the next instalment👍👍(Heart 80s or 90s for the radio) Be lucky mate.....
I was more attuned to Chris Evans on Radio 1 when he was a functioning Alcoholic at 6am in the morning! 🤣 Great content as always fella! I agree with @chadickinson2748 comment below. You should be on TV mate
Im 51. When I got i to my mid 30's I listened to Terry Wogan on Radio 2 ...was a gentle and usually funny start to the day! Hardly listen to Radio 2 now! Can I ask if you changed professions or always a Cabbie! Great insights into beibg a cabbie.cheers.
I first came to London 34 years ago to study theatre, then had a few different jobs after that until I decided one day I’d like to drive a London cab, thanks for watching 🙏🏻
Hey Mark love the videos, do you generally find you have less hassle from passengers working during the day vs during the night? Less chance of drunks/ aggressive people I suppose
Generally yes, I did have a go at nights and it never suited me at all. We all like a drink but if you spend a night with passengers that are drunk and you’re at work it’s not much fun. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
First video of yours I’ve watched. Great to see another cabbie on UA-cam. I must ask though, ‘TomtheTaxiDriver’ stopped using customers voices awhile ago. It sounded like TfL didn’t think this was appropriate - thought I’d just say for you to check out before you get a violation from them.
😅 sea containers, to regent st, could have taken waterloo bridge, Aldwych, up into drury lane to the top, left on Shaftesbury avenue, right on st giles street, left on oxford st, straight to Oxford Circus. would have been a nice ride
come on mate. St martins lane to victoria , in trafalgar sq, take the Mall straight to Victoria bang on. Don't know if the Mall was closed because of King Speech?
Great video. Annoying to hear someone bailed. Quick question though I thought they were locked in the back and you released the doors so people couldn’t do runners. (BTW haven’t been in a taxi ever so apologies if I’m wrong)
At the larger railway station taxi ranks, would some sort of indication screen showing how many spaces available on the rank on the street approaching would assist taxi drivers in deciding whether to join the rank?
I used to do night work when I was younger but migrated to day work as it just fits in with my daily routine. I was never really a big fan of nights, enjoy working days as they seem to fly by!
Yes you get paid. When I first got out my rental company gave me option, if you took a cab with it completely covered with ads you would get the cab 10 to 20 pounds cheaper a week
Yes you do! If you own your own cab, 2 types of ad, full wrap or super sides. If you rent then the garage may do you a deal as suggested here. Where are you based in Somerset? I used to live in Burnham
Hi mark good London morning 🌄🌅 hope you are doing well today 😊 Ali Walsall west midlands england junction 10 m6 Walsall churckery up the walsall west midlands england junction 10 m6 Walsall churckery up the walsall have you ever come up to the midlands england
That pub on the river at the end of Hopton Street is the Founder’s Arms rather than the Foundry Arms. Used it fairly regularly when commuting from Blackfriars.
Great video as per, Chris Evans can be a bit wearing, I listen for 25 mins on my journey to Hungerford...so just about enough of his sometimes over enthusiastic broadcasting....😊
0:50 Brought my own drink to save money on coffee 1:36 first job - buy coffee :)
I used to have more than one coffee a day, thanks for watching 🙏🏻
"are you free?" " I'm never free, but I am available" I always say it with a smile.
Like that 😎
Keep up the videos mark, been enjoying them 👍
This was what made the job frustrating. Everything affects you. Weather, strikes, opening parliament, demonstrations, roadworks. I recall a few years ago how the ash cloud buggered up trade as all the Heathrow drivers came into town
I remember that! Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
Good morning Mark, really enjoy your channel and find your channel very informative and admire you. By the way you treat your customers with politeness and respect. Having returned since Covid. Your channel has given me great confidence to fit back into the wonderful trade. Many thanks Peter
That’s great to hear Peter! Thanks for your kind words and support of the channel I really appreciate it. 🙏🏻
The new taxi rank at Euston looks nice, although about three weeks ago, I was waiting to get a taxi there. There were over 30 people in the queue (there was no taxi on site), so I gave up as I was heading to the Royal Academy of Arts. I eventually found a taxi and told the driver about the high queues at Euston Rank
Thanks for the update! The new rank has been running for a couple of months now and that was the first time I thought I give it a try.
The problem being it’s difficult to get into for drivers no access east bound, west bound yes. I’d only ever rank up if I was travelling on the Euston road west bound. Thanks for watching!
Love your content!
Thanks so much I really appreciate your support 😊🙏🏻
Nice one again Guvnor👌 Another enjoyable shift video👍👍 (for us viewing , but a bit stressful for any drivers in Central London). Looking forward to the next instalment👍👍(Heart 80s or 90s for the radio) Be lucky mate.....
Glad you enjoyed it
@@Markstaxidiaries 👍👍
Hi mark well done you driving all that traffic 😁⛔ Ali Walsall west midlands england junction 10 m6 Walsall churckery up the walsall
Love your videos Mark👍🏻
The best taxi channel on UA-cam!
What a great channel I am so glad I found you
@@nino_rota Welcome aboard! 🙏🏻😊
I was more attuned to Chris Evans on Radio 1 when he was a functioning Alcoholic at 6am in the morning! 🤣
Great content as always fella! I agree with @chadickinson2748 comment below. You should be on TV mate
Thanks for watching buddy! Always appreciate your support of the channel 🙏🏻
The problem with the new rank at Euston mark is as you know you can't turn left into it from the west, Camden council need to sort this out.
They won’t do it , they don’t care about us
Agreed!!! It’s a nightmare
@@johnfox570 that’s ok fox you can do u turn anywhere hahaha
These vids make me want to be a black cab driver!
We need more drivers! Come on board
Hi mark nice to see your back to your best (meaning your heath)sounds like a nightmare that day always great content entertaining thanks .be lucky
Thanks Baz! Always appreciate your support 🙏🏻
This guy would be great for television
I think Mark did do some short London history type programs on one of the Freeview channels like Yesterday etc?
Im 51. When I got i to my mid 30's I listened to Terry Wogan on Radio 2 ...was a gentle and usually funny start to the day!
Hardly listen to Radio 2 now!
Can I ask if you changed professions or always a Cabbie!
Great insights into beibg a cabbie.cheers.
I first came to London 34 years ago to study theatre, then had a few different jobs after that until I decided one day I’d like to drive a London cab, thanks for watching 🙏🏻
@@Markstaxidiaries Glad you did...great viewing.Im sure the theatre experience has helped in the work and the UA-cam! 🥂
Wellcome back , thought you end
You and tom the taxi driver should do a collab!
Actually did one a while ago, ‘How much is a second hand cab’ thanks for watching
Hey Mark love the videos, do you generally find you have less hassle from passengers working during the day vs during the night? Less chance of drunks/ aggressive people I suppose
Generally yes, I did have a go at nights and it never suited me at all. We all like a drink but if you spend a night with passengers that are drunk and you’re at work it’s not much fun. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
First video of yours I’ve watched. Great to see another cabbie on UA-cam.
I must ask though, ‘TomtheTaxiDriver’ stopped using customers voices awhile ago. It sounded like TfL didn’t think this was appropriate - thought I’d just say for you to check out before you get a violation from them.
Will check it out! Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
The job looks like a nightmare
It wasn’t great that day, but I love the job, thanks for watching 🙏🏻
I listen to Heart ❤️
Greatest Hits Radio
Mark do you use The Knowledge or Satnav?
I would have suggested Apple Store Shepherd’s Bush 👀
Haha I like your style 😎
😅 sea containers, to regent st, could have taken waterloo bridge, Aldwych, up into drury lane to the top, left on Shaftesbury avenue, right on st giles street, left on oxford st, straight to Oxford Circus. would have been a nice ride
great video anyway 😀
come on mate. St martins lane to victoria , in trafalgar sq, take the Mall straight to Victoria bang on. Don't know if the Mall was closed because of King Speech?
yeah, seems there are blockages through the commonwealth arch 😅 awful jams
you were right Mark, eaton gate to harley st was a banger and staying in the west end made the work easier 👍
@@BikeMessengerFunYep closed, had been for a year at the arch, thanks fir watching 🙏🏻
I’m getting stressed out watching these videos. Good grief, this poor fellas heart must be close to giving up.
Great video. Annoying to hear someone bailed.
Quick question though I thought they were locked in the back and you released the doors so people couldn’t do runners. (BTW haven’t been in a taxi ever so apologies if I’m wrong)
I think he means that stopped the journey short to walk the rest of the way, rather than ran off without paying
Yes as littlejimmy alluded these are not billers just passengers that have ask to jump out early and curtail their journey as the traffic is so bad
It’s talksport for me in the morning
Great to see you have 🗑 freenow
At the larger railway station taxi ranks, would some sort of indication screen showing how many spaces available on the rank on the street approaching would assist taxi drivers in deciding whether to join the rank?
Yep! Just like the feeder at Victoria, even when driving past I can’t really see in.
Absolute country in answer to your question
I listen to soft jazz
Nice 😊
Some days at work you feel are just lagging, with things and customers “against you”. That the way work is sometimes :)
So true!
Hi
I thought u said no coffee😂
Best taxi videos on UA-cam
Always listen to podcasts now never radio
What happens if the driver does not know the route? Can they use sat nav?
Oh yes! I use it especially if I’m going outside the metropolitan district or I’ve simply forgotten a location.
I listen to Heart ❤️ Radio 📻 in the car 🚗 on my way to work
Might give them a try in the future, thanks for watching 🙏🏻
Another great episode!!🎉
Hello Mark, fello cabbie....may i ask where i could get one of this wallets you're using for your bill?...very handy, Great vid👍
Hi Buddy! Yes! If you go to the Knowledge school on Robert street they’ll sort you out. Good quality leather too! Thanks for watching
@@Markstaxidiaries Thank you Mark
As always - great video.
Is Chris Evans annoying? Yes 😂
Being in Scotland I listen to Forth 1
Bbc 3cr Andy Collins in the morning in the van is my go too
Might give that one a go! Don’t know how long I can keep Evans on. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
Unfortunately Holland Park roundabout redevelopment is going ahead in 2025. Will make your drive in a pain.
That will literally close down that part of London
Capital extra in the morning
Radio in my car is kept permanently off dont like noise when im driving
Great video Mark.
Boom Radio for me in the cab. 👍
Greatest Hits radio all day super video
There is a mulberry street but that's in manhattan, lefty lives there.
Who’s Lefty?
@@Markstaxidiaries lol donnie brasco
Absolute or heart radio stations
This is the first time seeing Mark angry
It doesn’t happen a lot 😊
Do you ever do any evening or night work?
I used to do night work when I was younger but migrated to day work as it just fits in with my daily routine. I was never really a big fan of nights, enjoy working days as they seem to fly by!
I don’t know if it’s a hard guess but roughly what would be the price of a ride from Euston rank to new change?
Probably about £15 depending on traffic
Probably around £15 Thanks for watching
Mark could you explain a little about advertising? Do you get paid for adverts inside the cab? Outside etc thanks
Fellow cabbie in Somerset
Yes you get paid. When I first got out my rental company gave me option, if you took a cab with it completely covered with ads you would get the cab 10 to 20 pounds cheaper a week
Yes you do! If you own your own cab, 2 types of ad, full wrap or super sides. If you rent then the garage may do you a deal as suggested here. Where are you based in Somerset? I used to live in Burnham
what happened to FreeNow?
They blocked me for low acceptance rate, so I deleted the app. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
What is the punishment for a Majesty insult in GB?😊
I’m off to the Tower of course 😊 Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
Sorry it’s the founders arms not the foundry is one of our regulars in case you get a roader or a airport I don’t want you to lose out
Oh cheers buddy! I’d love to visit that pub now and see what it’s like. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
Hi mark good London morning 🌄🌅 hope you are doing well today 😊 Ali Walsall west midlands england junction 10 m6 Walsall churckery up the walsall west midlands england junction 10 m6 Walsall churckery up the walsall have you ever come up to the midlands england
Hi Ali! Hope you had a good weekend and thanks for watching 🙏🏻
Hey Mark, have you ever picked someone up who recognized you from UA-cam?
Yes I have! It’s a bit strange but nice to know people are watching, and thank you for watching 🙏🏻
Is it such an issue that the passenger bailed out? They paid you up to that point correct?
Only that the fare is curtailed, so I’ll have to find the extra money in another fare. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
I really enjoying your videos and what an average day is for you! I really sympathise with you when roads are closed for whatever reason
Thank you so much!
Chris Evans is one of the most annoying people to ever be broadcast over the airways!
BBC6 Music👍 Chris Evans is annoying!🤣
That pub on the river at the end of Hopton Street is the Founder’s Arms rather than the Foundry Arms. Used it fairly regularly when commuting from Blackfriars.
What’s it like in the inside? Need to give it a visit
Can you pull 500 in a day if you want to Mark
Yes Gatwick roader ✖️ 3
Chris Evans annoying? No. Bloody annoying.
Are cyclists allowed in the bus lanes?
Yes
Yes! And through red lights
...and pavements!
Great video as per, Chris Evans can be a bit wearing, I listen for 25 mins on my journey to Hungerford...so just about enough of his sometimes over enthusiastic broadcasting....😊
Yes I think that over enthusiasm can go so far on radio, definitely was a no no for top gear