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  • Опубліковано 5 кві 2024
  • It's been my longest break ever! Will I remember where I'm going?
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  • @TomtheTaxiDriver
    @TomtheTaxiDriver  Місяць тому +8

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    • @jarnoh5227
      @jarnoh5227 Місяць тому

      Can you ask yFood to make the code work in EU? Seems to work only in the UK.

    • @Zahoodo
      @Zahoodo Місяць тому

      @TomtheTaxiDriver where did you buy your steering wheel leather cover

  • @drummerboy1390
    @drummerboy1390 Місяць тому +113

    Re the leatherworks. Back in the day, urine was used in the tanning of leather. Poor people would take their pot of urine to the tannery and get a few coppers. If you were so poor that you didn’t have a pot, you were snookered. It’s where the saying, ‘didn’t have a pot to piss in’ came from, meaning your finances were at low tide.

    • @DW-dd4iw
      @DW-dd4iw Місяць тому +22

      Hence the phrase "Piss poor"

    • @-._.--._.--._.--._.--._.--._.-
      @-._.--._.--._.--._.--._.--._.- Місяць тому +12

      No, this is false. The term comes from the sentence "not to have a pot to piss in nor a window to throw it from". You can look it up and do the research since youtube doesn't like URLs.

    • @LynseyMcKee-dd7wg
      @LynseyMcKee-dd7wg Місяць тому

      Wtf

  • @singapuu7643
    @singapuu7643 Місяць тому +26

    Him talking about his vacation while the number plate in front of him says Fiji 4:39 feels almost deliberate

  • @cllris
    @cllris Місяць тому +44

    The FIJ1 diplomatic plate was a cool spot!

    • @cllris
      @cllris Місяць тому +8

      @WithReeg it is. Diplomatic plates have 3 formats. 2-3 letters and a 1 (and can include the letter i like northern Irish plates) which is what this was. This was the diplomatic (flag) plate for FIJI, off the top of my head Iceland and Pakistan both use i's too. And then the 2 types are for diplomats and staff which are 3 numbers (representing the country) D for diplomats or an X for staff then 3 random letters. 123 D ABC / 123 X ABC
      Really cool plate spot.

  • @xvgm24
    @xvgm24 Місяць тому +28

    Love watching these videos even though I'm from NZ and know very little about London streets haha. Have you considered doing Taxi Bingo? Within one shift, see how much of a bingo card you can fill out with taxi-related things (eg: driving on certain street names, passenger wearing yellow clothing, witnessed a dangerous maneuver, passengers with specific occupations/interesting stories, high tip etc...)

    • @Stephan-H
      @Stephan-H Місяць тому +3

      Bingo alone would be boring though, so invite some of the other youtubing cabbies?

    • @xvgm24
      @xvgm24 Місяць тому +3

      @@Stephan-H Heck yeah. A friendly contest between the youtubing cabbies. Assuming it's a digital card, can collab with cabbies around the world.

  • @bjonkofficial
    @bjonkofficial Місяць тому +27

    Loved getting your emails while you were away in Thailand! I’ve been revising for my GCSEs so it’s nice to remember there’s still a planet out there.

  • @stevejudd7777
    @stevejudd7777 Місяць тому +10

    Nice to see you back Tom. Any chance you could add the cost of the journey (as well as the mileage) to your shift videos?

  • @akhandbharat7175
    @akhandbharat7175 Місяць тому +22

    Love to see you back in action TOM...
    Please keep your videos coming... Thanks👍

  • @edwardhale6240
    @edwardhale6240 Місяць тому +12

    Welcome back Tom. I've missed your informative videos these past 3 months. I hope your fully refreshed my friend.

  • @howdan1985
    @howdan1985 Місяць тому +5

    Welcome home Tom - Absolutely love your fascinating shift videos. As a former Metropolitan Police driver I totally agree with you that there's nothing better than getting in your vehicle, listening to some tunes (in my case it was the police sirens) and taking in the sights of London🚔

  • @runningwithmarc
    @runningwithmarc Місяць тому +3

    Enjoyed this. I was in London recently and took a black cab twice, just because of your great work and wanting to help out the trade. Also the skill of the driver to get me from place to place is great after watching your channel for last few years.
    I did Selfridges > Camden, and Chelsea > Kensington :D
    Great to hear you had a good 2 months off.

  • @andrewoneall
    @andrewoneall Місяць тому +5

    You look well rested & renewed. Great to see the content but glad you were able to take some time to recharge!

  • @LaurenandtheCrew
    @LaurenandtheCrew Місяць тому +11

    Yay! So glad to see you back in the cab, these kind of videos are super relaxing to me

  • @5340robert
    @5340robert Місяць тому +2

    That`s amazing you can still remember all that after 2/3 months. After 3 days off work i can`t remember my pc login.

  • @rarerufus8864
    @rarerufus8864 Місяць тому +2

    Straight back into cabbie rhythm, doing what you do best, love it! Cheered up my otherwise quiet Sunday 👌.

  • @phillipsiviter2024
    @phillipsiviter2024 Місяць тому

    Great to see you back from your travels Tom, didn't take you long to get back into the swing of things again.

  • @karansinghklair
    @karansinghklair Місяць тому +1

    he's back, I need one of these vids every evening mate :D very informative and relaxing

  • @niallll
    @niallll Місяць тому

    yessss good to see you back mate, love these videos with a passion

  • @jamesparkinson3796
    @jamesparkinson3796 Місяць тому +3

    Great to have you back Tom! Shift videos are my favourite

  • @mrspontiac9174
    @mrspontiac9174 Місяць тому +3

    Great to have you back and I loved your newsletters while you were travelling. Another great video, too.

  • @ottarkraemer9001
    @ottarkraemer9001 Місяць тому +1

    So good to see you back online, mate!! Thank you for another great video!

  • @seanryan7837
    @seanryan7837 Місяць тому +2

    Great to see you again tom love the vids

  • @deviantlifex
    @deviantlifex Місяць тому +1

    Tom! Youre such a fun dude! Keep up the good work!

  • @robhondenkop2
    @robhondenkop2 Місяць тому +1

    Brilliant video Tom. Love to see these shifts videos ;D

  • @MrAlfamanGT
    @MrAlfamanGT Місяць тому +1

    Really enjoy your videos and glad your back .

  • @MrSandhopper
    @MrSandhopper Місяць тому +5

    Welcome back Tom for us followers its been a long 3 months. Love the content on here. Take care fella .

  • @Benjamin-ns8ct
    @Benjamin-ns8ct Місяць тому +2

    Loving it Tom. Welcome back.

  • @baz041268
    @baz041268 Місяць тому +4

    Great to see you back Tom brilliant video

  • @alyxleaf
    @alyxleaf Місяць тому +2

    Ive only just found your channel but its already making me feel more love for the city i call my home. I live in the suburbs so generally dont get to see greater London very often, so this is very cool

  • @paulknight5018
    @paulknight5018 Місяць тому +1

    Good to see you back Tom, glad you enjoed your time away.

  • @PamelaBane
    @PamelaBane Місяць тому +1

    Great to see you back at work Tom, the holiday must have been amazing.

  • @frankberkemeier
    @frankberkemeier Місяць тому +1

    Cheers mate. I appreciate your hard work making these video's. It is great to see London through your eyes again.

  • @DavidMetcalf93
    @DavidMetcalf93 Місяць тому +1

    It's great to see you back and I hope that you enjoyed your travels!

  • @octavianpopa1992
    @octavianpopa1992 Місяць тому +1

    Great to see you back at work m8! Love your videos btw 😁

  • @ClaireInTheAire
    @ClaireInTheAire Місяць тому +1

    Great to see you uploading videos! I think I subscribed just after you left for your trip, and have watched all your old videos waiting. I hope you'll have some great shifts ahead of you!

  • @dvsrn1
    @dvsrn1 Місяць тому +1

    Welcome back! Visiting London in August and your videos always get me in the mood to visit that amazing city!

  • @JohnWilliams-di3zs
    @JohnWilliams-di3zs Місяць тому +2

    Great to have you back with your brilliant videos taxiing around London. Missed the videos badly but glad you enjoyed your time away.

  • @jasonmay4052
    @jasonmay4052 Місяць тому

    Hi Tom , love that you are so positive and love the content.🙂

  • @helim0101
    @helim0101 Місяць тому +1

    Another great video Tom . Keep up the good work mate ❤

  • @keithinch34
    @keithinch34 Місяць тому

    Glad you’re back hope you enjoyed your travels it looked good on Instagram

  • @torspedia
    @torspedia Місяць тому

    I wondered why I'd not seen a video from you lately. Glad you're back. 🙂

  • @TalkNorwichCity
    @TalkNorwichCity Місяць тому

    Great work and nice to have you back, Tom. Always a brilliant watch.

  • @ALondonCabbie
    @ALondonCabbie Місяць тому

    That’s how it’s done! 👌 Great video Tom. Hopefully we’ll get more regular uploads now you’re back from your break 👍

  • @petercotton89
    @petercotton89 Місяць тому

    Glad to see you back, hope you enjoyed your time off!

  • @louisbrooks28
    @louisbrooks28 Місяць тому

    Glad to see you're back, Tom! Good hear you enjoyed your travels :)

  • @staypress
    @staypress Місяць тому

    looks like me back in the 80s .A new and gr8 job for me and full of enthusiasm.After 38 years you do lose a bit of the butterboy excitment.

  • @stevenbates4391
    @stevenbates4391 Місяць тому

    Welcome back Tom ,hope you’ve had some good travels.

  • @user-qp9sh4ij2c
    @user-qp9sh4ij2c Місяць тому

    Love your optimism, love these videos, thoroughly enjoyable, wish you the best of success 😊

  • @alexcuthbertson9808
    @alexcuthbertson9808 Місяць тому

    Welcome home mate good to see the vids back on UA-cam I’ve missed them

  • @TheJaydipe
    @TheJaydipe Місяць тому

    So happy you’re back! I’ve been driving a lot in London and I’ve started to get familiar with the roads and drive around without satnav when I can. It’s really fun to create your own mental map

  • @howcotube
    @howcotube Місяць тому +1

    Certainly good to see you back in your taxi! I always hope you get a great fare and it all goes smoothly and your amazing knowledge of the streets makes it all go well. I also think you must have an eagle eye to see a hand raised in the London dark streets another talent of yours. Great to see you back and catch you on your next journey.

  • @jameslane411
    @jameslane411 Місяць тому

    Yes! Glad you're back!

  • @justmeajah
    @justmeajah Місяць тому

    Wow I missed this daily vlog so so much!!! Welcome back!

  • @ianlove3
    @ianlove3 Місяць тому

    Good to see you back again. I enjoy your vlogs.

  • @jhomayne
    @jhomayne Місяць тому

    Welcome back! Didn't know you'd moved - was wondering how come Highgate was handy!

  • @blainegowland
    @blainegowland Місяць тому

    Hi Tom, discovered your channel while you were away, excited to see some new content!

  • @chrisollick6703
    @chrisollick6703 Місяць тому

    Good to see you back. Glad you had a great holiday. I’ve solo travelled, was a bit nervous at first but had a great time and met lots of fun and interesting people.

  • @alfiesharpe907
    @alfiesharpe907 Місяць тому

    Amazing vid glad your happy to be back

  • @Vwall007ST
    @Vwall007ST Місяць тому

    Missed your videos mate, glad you're back. I hope you enjoyed your holiday!

  • @bobparsons77
    @bobparsons77 Місяць тому

    Great to have you back.Bob Alberta.

  • @RepeatingNion
    @RepeatingNion Місяць тому

    glad your back I was just thinking I haven't seen you on yt for a while

  • @Drdee1
    @Drdee1 Місяць тому +1

    15:50 I used to work at 120 Holborn, there is a steady stream of people outside Sainsbury's HQ who need cabs - not sure why

  • @eddiefara
    @eddiefara Місяць тому

    good to have you back!

  • @oneteaminbristolbcfc
    @oneteaminbristolbcfc Місяць тому

    Good to have you back and I love these kind of videos!!
    I’ve just come back from a month off and unlike you I really can’t get back in to the job😂

  • @barrycoppock
    @barrycoppock Місяць тому

    Good to have you back!

  • @user-px4fi4ik9z
    @user-px4fi4ik9z Місяць тому

    Thanks Tom, welcome back. Another great video

  • @Nooticus
    @Nooticus Місяць тому

    Nice to see you back, great video

  • @Stuart_Johnson_Solutions
    @Stuart_Johnson_Solutions Місяць тому

    Welcome back Tom, great to have your videos again.

  • @GrahamPlays
    @GrahamPlays Місяць тому

    Great to see you back Tom!

  • @reissemiller104
    @reissemiller104 Місяць тому +1

    Yes, a new video! Welcome back Tom!

  • @stu7572
    @stu7572 Місяць тому

    Welcome back. Always interesting!

  • @WhoShorts_
    @WhoShorts_ Місяць тому +3

    Welcome back!

  • @David-gh6tk
    @David-gh6tk Місяць тому

    Nice to see u back Tom

  • @BomberFletch31
    @BomberFletch31 Місяць тому

    Welcome back, Tom! Hope you enjoyed your break!

  • @alistairh202
    @alistairh202 Місяць тому

    Although I very much enjoyed living your SE Asian adventures vicariously though your newsletter (every Monday morning here in Melbourne) , it's great to see you back here on UA-cam Tom!

  • @markpunt9638
    @markpunt9638 Місяць тому +1

    Great to have you back - this is so good, I’ve watched it twice😂

  • @tomburnip7565
    @tomburnip7565 Місяць тому

    Nice to see you back!

  • @Jo12675
    @Jo12675 Місяць тому +1

    Nice to have you back Tom 😊 looking refreshed !

  • @howdymartin6258
    @howdymartin6258 Місяць тому

    Nice to have you back Tom

  • @josephwilliamson3311
    @josephwilliamson3311 Місяць тому

    Great to see you back Tom

  • @life.with.sabine
    @life.with.sabine Місяць тому

    Great to see you back.

  • @chrisfinch2807
    @chrisfinch2807 Місяць тому

    Good to see you back 👍👏

  • @davidsnuggs7623
    @davidsnuggs7623 Місяць тому

    Good to see you back 😊😊

  • @martinfoskett7697
    @martinfoskett7697 Місяць тому

    Welcome back Tom 👍🏻👍🏻
    Great video 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻👍🏻👍🏻

  • @backyardgrillmaster2910
    @backyardgrillmaster2910 Місяць тому +1

    Welcome back 🤗

  • @johnrutherford2545
    @johnrutherford2545 Місяць тому

    Good to have you back Tom.

  • @dannycrooks8462
    @dannycrooks8462 Місяць тому

    Great to see you back

  • @djburland
    @djburland Місяць тому

    Good to have you back

  • @chriscampbell1309
    @chriscampbell1309 Місяць тому

    Good to have you back on YT

  • @Adam-dy1uz
    @Adam-dy1uz Місяць тому

    Welcome back Tom. Good to have you back!

  • @BrockMak
    @BrockMak Місяць тому

    0:40 I have the opposite problem. Although I came back to work in December last year and had only taken short "days in lieu" leave, Google Maps still haven't updated street view for some of my local streets. There are even instances where the pictures are at least a year out of date.

  • @benwakefield93
    @benwakefield93 Місяць тому

    Great to have you back mate

  • @callumreece1889
    @callumreece1889 Місяць тому

    Great to see you back Tom 😍

  • @truckeRinLondon
    @truckeRinLondon Місяць тому

    Good to see you back 🙌

  • @graemesbikingdiary232
    @graemesbikingdiary232 Місяць тому

    Good to see you back

  • @timgee999
    @timgee999 Місяць тому

    Great vid, any idea how much a cab would be from Wembley arena to kings cross at around 11pm

  • @Marktaxi
    @Marktaxi Місяць тому

    About time you back in the saddle 😉 good to see you back

  • @mtty1988
    @mtty1988 Місяць тому

    Good to see you back. Love the lingo like kipper season pay the legal. I also enjoy the titbits like taxio only or can’t totes for business or the man who only sells recipes so can you do a video on more of them and the green shelters abd out unique to taxes taxiing

  • @michaelorton6808
    @michaelorton6808 Місяць тому

    excellent ,worth waiting for.

  • @AM2K2
    @AM2K2 Місяць тому

    Any way to read your previous newsletters? Curious about your travel, costs etc