😰☀️ The HOTTEST Day at Work This Year?
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It's like buses. Either none turn up, or they all turn up at the same time. You had a lot of potential customers this day :)
Is it possible to put an approximate fare on the runs. Literally have no idea 🤷♂️
@@onehandeddude1293 currently editing a video that highlights this
i literally have a signboard in my cab that reads 'SORRY OCCUPIED" which i put on the dash when i have someone on board. The LEVC hire light is one of the most fundamental design flaws i've ever seen, to think of all the research and development that went into a 70k vehicle and they didn't even notice that would be an issue.
medieval problems require medieval solutions I guess haha
an automatic shutter would do a much better job imo
Crazy . For £60k odd this needs a recall and a fix
I saw this sign for the first time the other day. Now I understand why.
Maybe someone needs to develop a bolt on sun shade
You're absolutely right about the taxi light on the new cabs. It doesn't only mean people like me try and flag you down thinking you're free when you're not, it also means that sometimes I don't even bother trying to flag the new style cabs down because it's such a lottery. It needs to be fixed for everyone's sake.
Really liking hearing the cabbie perspective. I live in London and don't want to have the bother of driving (finding parking, petrol stations etc) so am very very happy to be able to hail a taxi on the street. The height of civility.
And yes, the light looking on in daytime is very frustrating for everyone concerned.
Something about this content is incredibly wholesome! I love how you use your pen and maps and talk us through your route and your thinking. Seems like a chill line of work tbh
It's chill once you know the city inside and out
@@uncleryze5049 And you can only work this job once you know the city in and out. So it's always a chill job
Lady holding bags against the kamikaze bike was funny, and mobility scooter dude waving was great. More ppl need to wave.
I would have pushed him over.
these videos are so addicting to watch, thank you for making them!
I love how you know he's an American without even stopping 😂
I heard his accent when he shouted hey hey… could be Canadian but I’m sure of the former 😉
sounds a little bit aussie
@@TomtheTaxiDriverWhy are all your chosen pickups cherry picked in Central London you make the maximum profits there i suppose so rarely venture out more than 3 miles from your central location patch it seems knowing you have to get back into the centre where all the Big black cab profits are to be made from tourists and the wealthy. Very crafty and strategic you must make shit loads of dosh every single day for very easy work!
@@Yodaspirit45 you want to try concentrating for 10 hours straight pal.
@@Yodaspirit45 he has covered this in other videos in detail. Nothing crafty about it there is a reason why Black cabs work mostly in central. he explained that doing shorter quicker jobs is better than longer distance jobs.
Well, one of this taxi driver's video's just appeared in my feed and I watched thinking how can this be interesting. I was wrong, this video was very interesting in showing the routes he takes and why, whilst pointing out some snippets of information on the way. I could never ever drive around London let alone be a taxi driver, I wouldn't have the patience for it. Well done, I really enjoyed this.
Thank you so much for clicking and tuning in 😊
Honestly been binge watching ur daily cab videos and wow as a Londoner I’m loving just watching u navigate throughout the alleys and side roads the niche content really is going to do well on this channel
Love this series Tom. Very enjoyable to watch your thought process for each trip and the little bits of London history you throw in really top it off. Format and length is perfect, can’t wait for the next one!
One of my favourite UA-cam channels, if not my favourite. Your knowledge of London & your commentary as we go along for the ride is outstanding. London is the most amazing capital city, the best in the world. Thanks Tom 👍
Excellent video, as ever! It's just so fascinating watching a dedicated professional at work. Thanks Tom. Stay safe. All the best.
Not only do we get to see another day in the life of a cabbie, you include "added value" with all the little history and interesting snippets you include the commentary.
You really did come deeply into south London, about 5mins away from me.
The history stuff is ace.
Yes it is, it's a pleasure watching Tom show us what a day in his work life is like with all the additional facts he adds in, i.e. Penfold letterboxes which were hexagonal and apparently are rare.
Absolutely love watching these videos. Great work again Tom
loving the videos, love how you gave a shout-out to the knowledge boy !
Man I love your vids. Thanks for making them, please don’t stop
Your videos are a treasure, it really shows that you're a good person through the little things
Tom thanks for producing such an informative but entertaining episode. One of my favourite video. I am surprised to see you not venturing into the Borough of Merton while Wimbledon championships were on.
Great video Tom, thanks for the ride about town!
Fantastic video as always Tom, thank you!!
Love the videos Tom, keep up the good work
Nice one Tom, always looking forward to the next video.
The emergency braking was probably triggered by the cars coming towards you, they are across the "line" and the radar sees that as a possible collision. I've had this kind of thing happen with my Golf, but it's rare enough to not worry about.
It’s the sort of thing that will likely annoy you when it goes wrong but could probably save your life one day
Great video as usual Tom.
Outrageous the 60p Annabelle's fare, I have some funny stories too😆
About the TX light, yesterday I've seen a weird one at Selfridge's rank; the letters were thicker and I asked the guy to try to turn the light off: bosh, all I could see was a dark "for hire light".
I had to pull off, I was POB, but heard the guy saying his TX was a rental.
Whatever was done to that light, it actually worked, finally.
A really cracking upload Tom, thankyou.
Tom . We have a Volvo XC40 which obviously the TXE uses a lot of the same tech . Try adjusting the auto braking sensitivity to “late” . Not had any false alerts since I did this
Such a great video! So interesting to watch!!
I am so happy to have found this channel. I miss London so much.
Very well edited and filmed! Thanks as always
Presumably the whole "Do you mind waiting?" thing is fine, because the meter is still running all the time you're waiting, isn't it? Also, it's so awesome you accepted that fare to Twickenham. I used to have terrible trouble going by black cab from central/east central london to Chiswick around 11pm/midnight in the past.
Yes and no. The TFL meter rates runs slower on time than miles driven, so actually driving is better also there is the £3.80 charge the moment the meter starts, so a new passenger is better rather than a continuing journey. That said, it is a service job and keeping the customer happy is good for the industry as a whole and you might get a tip. Also it might take a while to find a job anyway.
It’s better to go as fast as possible and get more different customers rather than one long journey or one very slow journey
I work right around that rest stop outside the RCJ and generally it's dead Monday to Wednesday. Our office was extremely busy yesterday and today though because we have air con hahaha!
Been expecting this video all day, I wasn’t disappointed.
Nothing better than these "day at work" vids!
Just love your videos. Thank you.
I knew this video would be worth watching as soon as you perfectly executed that Top Gear fashion intro
Tom. Spot on . Next the traffic schemes in London are to cause congestion.
Thanks Tom really enjoyed this
Your videos are addictive. I have no idea how you know so many streets in London. I couldn’t learn that if I lived for 200 years. Amazing, keep it up.
thank you 😊
Yes! New job video!
I caught a taxi for the first time in ages today as it is recordbreakingly hot, just for a short run up to King's Cross, but the LEVC lights made it so hard to tell if they were for hire or not I just waited til I spotted a TX4 that definitely had the light on. I either do that or aim for ranks, it's just easier than the mild british embarrassment of hailing a taxi with people already on board 🤣 and as if by magic, here's a Tom the Taxi video about working hot days and the first thing that comes up is the LEVC light design!
Hey Tom, love your content please continue with these videos, I just love hearing about your working day
Thank you Ian
Watched your videos a few times mate.
Your knowledge of London amazes me. I can find my way around Battersea then that's about it.
Anywhere else and i've got to get the maps out on the phone.
Extremely entertaining video! Coincidentally quite a few locations I know very well in this one! I had no idea there was a taxi rest stop opposite the bus stop at the royal courts of justice... and I wait for a bus there several times a week!
That looked like a good day’s earnings there Tom 👍
Really interesting one Tom.
Watching your vid now Tom,your skin is looking great at the moment I have to say & always enjoy reading your weekly email 👍
I love it when I find a new channel to binge watch! This came up as a suggestion today, and I'm already hooked. I grew up in Battersea, and I'm reminded of Sunday afternoons when we would just head into Central London in my dad's car (assuming he hadn't had too much to drink in the pub before Sunday dinner!) and drive around aimlessly...I bl**dy loved it. When I learned to drive myself, I used to do the same, but driving around Central London was a lot easier in the late 80s, early 90s! Thanks for the channel mate. 😊
No one cares
@@tommyluckhurst7367 Yet you obviously read to the end, and then took the time to comment. Heat got to you has it?
@@andybaker2456 I didn't I read like 2 sentences
@@tommyluckhurst7367 Well aren't you a clever boy. Now jog on son.
3:11 ROFL, I was thinking traffic light there today. Last time I went along there it took me 40 minutes from Will 2 Win to The Dorchester (was not where I was supposed to recollect my customer, but they went there while waiting for me 😳)
Ive just finished my shift in Liverpool 34c. I had the air con this afternoon I didn't care how much it cost.
Totally agree bro you have to be careful in this weather
Hi Tom, regarding the 60 p story... do you think that "normal" people tip better than "rich seems to be" people...?My general opinion is that a great conversation, great route and safe driving can result in tip.
Ohhh 26:32 I was over by Albert Embankment last week. Stayed in the crown plaza for a few day…greetings from Barbados 🇧🇧
if you want a good fish and chips shop London, I would recommend Mr Fish in queens park, also has a taxi rank right outside the police station. there's a lot of competition though.
I was in London for the first time in November and I found myself wandering around Fitzrovia in the evening looking for a place to watch the world cup and get some food. Passed several pubs which were absolutely rammed and wasn't feeling it, until I turned the corner and saw ICCO pizza. Food was brilliant, super quick to be made and they even had the game on! Good to see you're also a fan!
Is there anything you can do about the taxi light? LEVC should really offer to sort it because if it looks like the light is on when it isn't, there is no point in even having the taxi light there because people don't know it isn't on.
Put a few strips of electrical tape across the very top of it maybe? Keep the light from flooding in?
Since LTI, used to based behind a BMW dealer in Coventry, 2 miles from me, I know exactly why nothing has been fixed, because a Chinese company who doesn't give two shits about the users or drivers of the new taxis they now produce. They will buy a defunct brand and use it to make money. I'm no socialist but the shame is on us. Two iconic brands, MG and LTC are having their heritage savaged.
Tricky with the hire light, I was in hoxton few weeks back and struggled to get a cab. Surely TFL would accept drivers use a tint/sun strip type thing to reduce it?
Saw you driving on Fleet street a few days back. I like the private taxi plate...😁👍
Love it Anton! I'm always trying to spot you haha! Hope you are keeping well.
Hire light Flaw ... could be sorted in one go. A HoneyCombe reflector system upgrade, instead of a simple dish style reflector.
That's for sharing love your vlogs.
16:46 Yo thats my neck of the woods!! Cool to see you driving around near where I live.
So good - I watched it twice! 👍
Please remember to take a cold bottle of water with you everyone. I can't bear the heat I'm a delivery driver I'm doing evenings after 7 now until it cools down hopefully 👍
Loved the MP's party reference at 26:25
saw a classic tom the taxi driver shift video, day has been made
22:27 You make me chuckle!! 🤣🤣😂
A few cabs did have a lid over the For Hire light to try and make the situation better unfortunately they all blew off.. I remember the Metrocab had a similar problem until they used LED lighting and changed the colour to Yellow..
I am making my own sign up to place in the window.
great stuff, well done, I would love to come across you one day.
Another interesting account of a cabbies day.
Transport for London seems to have set guides lines for all the London boroughs to follow, regarding on all the road closures, it just does not make any sense, it just increases emissions.
They seem to be hesitant on opening obvious roads to alleviate traffic.
Apart from Beech street open through I believe a legal challenge, Chancery Lane has removed its barriers at long last.
We are all well aware that ride sharing around the globe creates congestion, but TFL seem to ignore the obvious.
Hi Tom, we spotted you when getting back to our hotel about a week ago in central London. Been watching your videos for some time now and it was exhilarating running into you that night. Back home now, but would have loved to be in your cab during our time in London.
T.T.T.D. You've gone Wwaaaayyy up in my estimation. ICCO is the best pizza place! Everytime (and I mean everytime) we go to the city, I have to eat there. It isn't a trip to London without it.
Keep up the great content.
I could watch this all day.
I grew up staying at Hilton Park Lane. In the 80’s we stayed at the Grosvenor House. Back then as a kid, it was safe for me to walk to Hamleys. My dad would go to Palm Beach Club. At night, Wolfies for Hamburgers. Awesome memories and best city in the world.
Somebody needs to come up with a Hood to fit over the For Hire sign !
Maybe attached with Velcro strips.
Every time I watch your videos I want to hand in my phv licence and go for the knowledge but then I remember the amount of effort needed. Respect ✊ to you Tom
Worth it though.
Nothing worth having comes easy. Go for it.
If you decide to do The Knowledge and also stay driving, you’ll probably find yourself actively using what you’re learning in your PHV driving as well, which helps cement it in your brain.
That was awesome I didn't want it to end. Couldn't you work all through the night lol
even though i spend hours a week sitting on these streets i still enjoy these videos so much. my thoughts when i see a new road layout I try and think that if TFL/councils are trying to cause more congestion and pollution they’re doing a fantastic job and it all makes sense
TFL and the London councils are very good at causing "Khanage" in fact they are experts at it. They make a previous 5 minute journey into a 30 minute journey for their delight.
Greetings Tom and I just want to say how much I mostly enjoy your videos. I'm a private hire chauffeur and am presently driving a new S500 Merc. I empathise greatly with many of our mutual problems. Good to know that entering Grosvenor Place from Hyde Park Corner reopened yesterday, although why South Carriage Drive is still closed is quite simply beyond me. How about doing a video of the significant advantages that cabbies have over private hire? I have suffered greatly trying to find somewhere to stop for just 5 minutes, let alone 60!! It's mostly just trying to go to the loo. Even stopping for 5 minutes on Shepherd Street to go into Piccolo can be a risk.
One new problem is that the car I drive has various anti-collision software. Some of it can be disabled when starting the vehicle (if I remember), but some can't. If anything on two wheels whizzes past me and is too fast and too close, it can (and has) set off the anti-collision system. The car will brake sharply, often causing passengers and myself to lurch forward. Sometimes, my seatbelt will jerk sharply around me, stopping me from lurching forward but scaring the bejeepers out of me. As you can imagine, this is far from a good scenario and it is a problem that nobody at TFL seems to be aware of. It wouldn't happen if those people on two wheels drove or cycled sensibly, but that's another whole new debate.
Just recently, when I was doing about 2 m.p.h. slowing down at lights, a cyclist was too close and too fast immediately behind me. That set off the anti-collision system, the brakes kicked in and the car immediately stopped. The cyclist hit the rear of the car. Naturally, it was my fault (typical cyclist's lack of common sense) and the cyclist began to have a go at me. Naturally, I told him why the brakes had automatically did what they did and I could see that the cyclist didn't have much of a clue what I was on about.
Mercedes themselves seem to be unaware of this problem. Sooner or later, somebody is going to get killed because of it.
Anyway, keep up the great videos. Thank you.
I was typing too fast. I meant Grosvenor Crescent, not Grosvenor Place.
Nice oneTom...very enjoyable..tu
I think the light issue is more of an issue than TFL will think. It's embarrassing if you put your hand out and a taxi driver says no because the light isn't actually on. It could turn people away from doing it in the future and then make them order a Uber instead. Should be a simple fix.
I suppose they could invert the TAXI light so that the word TAXI lights up rather than the area around it.
@@mjt8199 not having it pointing up so much and adding a bit of a shade would help too.
Always fun to watch your videos, Tom! :D As a former cabbie myself, only in Sweden. It's intresting to see how much more actiivity there is in the city than here. I know London is a much bigger city, but still. Are there days for you when it hard to earn money for you, because there isn't enough customers?
Kingsman reference, love it 👍
Currently on a low-carb diet, so great to see some pizza action.
Living vicariously through me 😉
Great video
As for South Carriage Drive, I heard that Royal Parks want it open but deem it to dangerous to open QE gates while TFL have a cycle lane running past them on Park Lane. They’re in talks apparently. North Carriage Drive I hear we’re never getting back.
My Toyota does that auto breaking. Iv had whiplash a few times 😂😂
19:15 did it to me last week on Friday as it happens aswell... has to be said that I drive a SEAT Arona and not a black cab lol and my car is quite dirty but yeah...mine does that from time to time
I reckon you could put a modification like a visor to block the sun on the hire light.
Tom, just a friendly comment.
The pizza you buy at 28:20 is pronounced Dee-ah-vo-low
It’s the Italian word for Devil.
And it also my favourite type of pizza.
Hiya Tom great video again I really enjoy watching them, how many non electric taxis are still working in London?
Next year I would like to buy if it's possible a Late farway cab 😀 or FX4 any idea the best place to look in London for such a cab 😀
Bring back the in cab viewing of you driving when picking up fare!
You'll have to take that up with TfL, they won't allow me to!
Noooo, don't tell non-Londoners about ICCO's, or tell them about the one by Mornington Crescent instead lol. They can pack that one out.
Guffawed at description of parliament and its MP. Nice deadpan delivery there, Tom!
Love ICCO, went so many times when I was at UCL
I commute by bike (scooter) and Knightsbridge is really bad the last few days. Working close to the Langham, coming from Richmond area.
I wish I would know the knowledge as I have detoured via 'victoria' twice which was a disaster, as I couldn't even get up to the bus lane. Doing the 'Paddington' approach now until I know that Knightsbridge is reasonable again.
Hi Tom when it comes to it the only driver who was a bleeping loony was the other guy in the range rover he could easily have waited
I am a cab driver in the USA in Philadelphia we have the same problem with our taxi top light signs. I have had people literally open my door while I’m sitting in traffic without even seeing the people in the back seat.
Surprised you didn't record the bells of the RAF church!
11:04 I've actually walked past it when I was visiting London a few years back. I had no idea what it was. Now I know! I saw the statue of ACM Lord Dowding there and got a photo, but I was wondering why the statue was there.
Massive respect London roads look very confusing😵😵
The new-ish lights are more than really bad. Stand there, is the light on, try to see if anyone's in the back seats, by that time it's gone