COMPLETE MELTDOWN - Cabbie calls 999 - Cheap Shorts, Cheap Bike - LO67CPF

I was too late to report this driver as I was busy at work at the time, so he got off completely scott-free. Interestingly, TfL have recently changed their policies on what offences will result in a green badge being revoked. It takes at least 12 points, or two mobile phone convictions, to be considered for driver licence disqualification. TfL will, however, revoke a green badge or PHV licence for a single mobile phone conviction. I hope this taxi driver doesn't use his phone any more. I also hope that this incident gave him a big shock. The police officers didn't seem very sympathetic to him, and it's clear to me that they considered him the problem as they were quite happy to leave me standing quietly whilst all their effort and attention was focused on him. I really disliked the immense entitlement and bad behaviour from this cabbie - his misbehaviour and abuse caused it to be difficult for me to edit this video and revisit it, which is why I left it so long before uploading. I'm still flabbergasted that he thought it was a good idea to call 999 in an attempt to stop me reporting him and avoiding prosecution. Also his cab has a dent in the rear, and I thought that cabbies weren't allowed to ply for hire with such?
Oh, and soz I didn't blur you, Mr Jogger and Mr Police Officer. I figured your stories were just too important a part of what happened.
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[@jays_metalworks9399]

Who needs grasses when you just ring the police on yourself 😂

[@justwannaridemabike]

🤣👍👏 this guy is a moron

[@stephenpittman4291]

Ha ha- reminds me of when I was a kid in England… I left there 50 years ago, but didn’t realize the London ‘bovver boys’ still spoke like it’s 1970🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪

[@Hidantheman]

😂😂

[@briankelly5443]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@stevemadden5467]

Grassers...

[@manontheedge4179]

He seems conflicted. He said that what you are doing is correct but that you should be ashamed of yourself for doing it..He also tried to belittle you for being a grass, then he himself called the police to grass on you. The man is in need of some kind of cognitive therapy, or at the very least he needs to have a good hard think about what his opinions are.

[@tomgarner5965]

I was very confused at the point he was making lol

[@tangomoggynoengi8518]

Alternatively he may just need to learn to think before acting...or opening his mouth...!

[@tangomoggynoengi8518]

@@greg5639 Yeah, the whisky fumes...!

[@prep48]

I'm not sure what's confusing everyone. The guy fundamentally agrees that Mikey is correct in the eyes of the law, but also clearly has a distaste that Mikey spends most his time in his one life picking fights with people. Definitely think there is something to be said about how Mikey chooses to spend his time.. regardless of if he's right or wrong

[@blairrobert3438]

@@prep48 Another man child who can't follow basic rules. Mental slobs and mamas boys masquerading as hardmen. Mikey is a hero for putting the lazy selfish amongst us in their places.

[@themanfromvolantis]

I'm watching this while driving along. I almost dropped my glass of wine.

[@pcuk3311]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@reggielounds7180]

Don’t say that he’ll report you 😂

[@scottjones9362]

😂😂😂

[@PaulOfScotland]

To be fair, we need more people like Mikey… used to ride a lot on my bicycle (a car paying attention to his phone knocked me preventing me from cycling anymore) Goed gedaan Mikey

[@jong9669]

🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂

[@MadhouseGaming]

The police should have officers riding around on bicycles in plain clothes, and no markings on their bikes, as motorists wont pay much attention to them and they can catch them red handed, more so in large cities with traffic jams, a lot of people will check their emails, text messages, or WhatsApp, twitter, which is of course against the law, keep up the great work Mikey your saving life's.

[@uphillfreewheeler]

"I'm a grown man and you have upset me." What a baby! It's a mystery to me why the police turned up just because a baby was having a tantrum, something they often fail to do when a real crime has occurred. And why did they want your details? Quite incredible.

[@kaycee557]

Atrocious behaviour from someone who is almost 50 (and looks 70).

[@jackwatsonepic626]

If your house got burgled they wouldn't turn up at all they would just phone you with a crime number for your insurance They have got it all wrong

[@G58]

Indeed. He threw multiple toddler tantrums, but then he finally filled his nappy. The most telling aspects of his behaviour were the ease with which he agreed with the facts that he’d committed the offence, but seemed to believe that the act of catching him was somehow worse, and when at 19:55 he described himself as “a grown man” (debatable) then started crying and ran like a toddler to the police! I’ve rarely seen such nonsense, and I sincerely hope the pathetic little immature protothug reads this, and maybe reflects on his attitude to life. Truly appalling. Peace

[@G58]

@@jackwatsonepic626 True.

[@robdavison3828]

In London the Royal Parks have their own police force that only deals with incidents within the parks. So they were probably not doing anything else and indeed were doing their specific job.

[@C0L3Y]

"Let people get on with their lives" Translation: turn a blind eye to dangerous drivers.

[@Fercough]

Yes. That cabbie would not try and stop a mugger, a rapist, drink driver or a shoplifter. What a coward.

[@bikeelectric4821]

over 3000 people die every day from drivers, "let people get on with their killing and deaths" is what he means

[@markdunkling1604]

"you should not worry about other people" Pictures a small child caught up on the bumper - should be meme with the manchilds mugshot

[@dsmith8384]

Comment of a cabbie for sure.

[@philstephenson5855]

3 police officers to deal with a sad man’s midlife crisis 😳

[@InsaneCoaster]

"Worry about your life and not worry about other people's" - advice from a man who is responsible for the safety of dozens of people every day on the road.

[@garyboyle695]

What a terrible outlook to have on life. So if you see someone being robbed, raped etc, you just walk on by. What sort of person has that mind set?

[@hermanhandlebars2687]

@@garyboyle695 a taxi driver... clearly

[@bikeelectric4821]

@@garyboyle695 "see something say nothing" that what he hopes everyone will do while he endangers thousands every day, it's to his benefit if everyone lets him be a criminal

[@thebrowns5337]

That is sadly the mentality of so many drivers. Cocooned in their 'safe' metal boxes, airbags for when they really mess up, and not a care in the world about any other road user. These people are the problem. Not those that catch them breaking the law. And the petty antics to try and distract. Mini Trump, Johnson, Farages the lot of them.

[@Gollammeister]

Def avoid getting into a cab if it’s the guy in this video driving

[@StolenOxygen]

Mikey: "what is disgusting is you're using your phone" Driver: "you're absolutely correct" 4:00 😂😂

[@markcampbellsmith3583]

To many morons on the road....

[@nothankyou]

Imagine calling the police on someone for witnessing you commit a crime. The mind boggles. Wonder what his mates will think when they see what a 'grass' he is, especially when the crime was upsetting him.

[@mapledelight]

Hahaaaaa

[@mapledelight]

Haaaahaaaaaaaa

[@mzimasprings3217]

Society is going barmy police are a joke, doing wrong is human right enshrined in law, it is wrong for somone to record you doing wrong😁, cctvs can't be used in public parks, nurses have and doctors have a birth right to jump queues and go wrong way😁, Feraris BMWs Audis Merc VWs Range Rovers don't have hands free so they are entitled to use phones while in traffic..

[@_RDMPTN]

@Nigel Buckham he's a Billy no mates for sure.

[@antistraveling3522]

That’s what Karen’s do

[@georgebarnes8163]

also parked on double yellow lines and a public footpath, he may as well throw his licence in a bin. The clown taxi driver knows full well he will be loosing his licence so just gets a bit mouthy .

[@GilesWendes]

He got away with it!

[@jonobrow]

Those tweets at the beginning should serve as a personal vindication, Mike - if your actions are unearthing that kind of toxicity, it shows you're confronting something that genuinely needs to be confronted and shown for what it is. You're doing good work. :)

[@johndoe-is2fw]

true! you can also see it in the taximan reaction, the "esprit de corps" is preventing them from reflecting on their misstakes. even if they do it personaly, the code of conduct in those workcycles wont allow selfcritic.

[@FancyMcDancy]

"Hello, Police? I want to report that I'm a London cabbie just caught on my phone while driving. Oh, and I'm illegally parked on double yellow lines. Can you come quickly please?"

[@GilesWendes]

Apparently you get away with it if you do it loudly and confidently enough! If I stopped on a double yellow for a second they'd lock me up and throw away the key!

[@FancyMcDancy]

@@GilesWendes Why? Are you black?

[@TheChriscarr1210]

Driving on the pavement too.

[@Monk3y2406]

“… come quickly so you can get here in time to witness me possibly doing an assault too.. and bring me a tissue, im upset”

[@jamescgarrett6356]

To the Cab Driver - when caught, red handed, doing wrong, best to put your hand up, admit it and move on with whatever sanction you get. It will be more minimal. Digging your heals in, arguing and generally behaving like a spoilt child, usually just makes it worse. Keep up the great work, Mike and ride safe :-)

[@RoofLight00]

Brexiter tactics.

[@KandiKlover]

Cabbies are some of the lowest IQ people around.

[@Monk3y2406]

No no no! I encourage all that are caught to act like this & go further! Its great for views!

[@debramitchell53]

Wow that taxi driver has some serious anger issues and was desperate to deflect the blame, because it must have been Mikey’s fault he was on his phone, held up all the traffic behind him, parked on the pavement on a double yellow line, behaved aggressively and called the police (I thought where he came from that would make him a grass?). Well done Mikey for how calm and in control you remained

[@mana3735]

It's not "grassing" when it comes to people's lives being at risk. It's responsible reporting.

[@ifitrollsrideit530]

I mean, how dare people complain about this guy breaking the law and putting others in danger! It's ridiculous how he thinks calling Mikey a grass has some kind magic power that will let him get away with it. He's just a playground bully.

[@northeastcyclist1507]

Calls Mikey a grass Calls the police on Mikey Couldn't make it up 😂

[@chiefrocka8604]

People who got grassed up complain about grassing

[@chiefrocka8604]

And that KZbinrs is the definition of Irony Regards The Chief

[@SKBKER]

They always say that because of guilt

[@macjoe007]

Thats the sound of a man who's 3 points short of losing his licence 😂 😂 😂

[@raybarrett7985]

i was a taxi driver for 18 year and cant believe this drivers moodyness thank the guy for reminding you of the rules because its easy to forget that could of been the licensing officials watching you you muppet

[@colinpryor4290]

"Never argue with idiots as they will always drag you down to their level and beat you with experience" - Mark Twain.

[@COM70]

A very apt quote.

[@michaeldoherty1287]

Spot on.

[@user-ht9fr6eh9u]

I digress.....

[@geoffpoole483]

To quote the late George Burns, "How come all the guys who know how to run the country are driving cabs or cutting hair?"

[@ThurstonWatt]

or commenting on KZbin

[@shellsbignumber2]

Simple, dont use your phone while driving, the only thing you should be doing when driving is concentrating on the road. You are dead right he is as dangerous as a drink driver, his actions could have serious consequences for him and anybody else. The fact he cant even put his hands up admit what he is doing is incredibly dangerous just tells you all you need to know.

[@johnroyce8355]

This is the attitude of people who don't/won't/can't take responsibility for their own actions.

[@martinwhite7876]

I know you are not supposed to hold your phone whilst driving. But considering he was doing half a mile an hour I wouldn't consider this dangerous

[@CyclingMikey]

Stationary phone drivers are still dangerous for many reasons: 1) The people using their phones when stationary are very often the same people using them when moving. They only put the phone down because I caught them. 2) They are entirely unaware of people crossing the road around them. See here where a phone driver almost hits someone in the queue twitter.com/phonekills/status/1491526464520560641?s=20 See this other tweet where a 5 year old child is almost hit by a phone driver who was stationary: x.com/cmdkenyon/status/1724483042046067052?s=20 And another: x.com/WelshBrendan2/status/1796099766557774129 3) They are entirely unaware of filtering cyclists and motorcyclists, despite the Highway Code requiring us to be aware of this. 4) Phone distraction lasts for a good time after you put the phone away. Even if you're only using the phone in each traffic queue at each junction (which is highly unlikely), then you're constantly topping up your mental distraction and are basically as disabled as a drunk driver. 5) Phone driving is worse than drink driving for distraction rates, and that's why it's part of the #Fatal4 behaviours that police target heavily. 6) Here's a police officer telling you that he has been on the scene for 3 fatal RTCs involving drivers who were stationary whilst using their phones, and then moved off and caused a collision: twitter.com/markandcharlie/status/1604073330751197184?s=20&t=uj8sgu7spu4cTyDqqqds2g 7) Policing phone drivers will help them stop other traffic offences too - it's vanishingly rare that someone only breaks a single traffic law like mobile phone use. 8) Parliament recently chose to strengthen the mobile phone law around stationary phone use because it's dangerous and the science supports this. I'm really not interested in this nonsense of "it's not dangerous when stationary, because it clearly is and it's clearly still very appropriate to catch these drivers.

[@Met182]

My favourite part is 20:00 - "you've upset me, I'm a grown man..." and then he cries like a child because he was caught doing something he admits is dangerous and wrong but YOU upset him because you caught him and you're a grass, which to him is worse than putting people's lives in danger. What a pathetic man child he is. I am disappointed you didn't get to report him.

[@hegedusuk]

He’s not crying like a child, it’s stress. Whether or not he did something wrong (and he did), he is rightfully under emotional stress. I think the issue here is not that he’s realised he’s been caught being dangerous and breaking the law, but that he hasn’t been caught by a policeman. He hopefully recognises police as authority figures, and if he was caught by a policeman, he’d probably be pissed off but contrite. However he was caught by CyclingMikey, someone who he recognises as his equal, and not an authority figure. That’s what’s so upsetting for him. The police aren’t bound by a whim to charge someone for dangerous driving, but CyclingMikey is. I applaud most of what he does, especially at that junction at Regent’s Park, as that’s blatantly dangerous, but there’s something niggling at me about his trying to catch phone-drivers.

[@BOVISH]

@@hegedusuk Nonsense. Why should a self-described 'grown man' need an 'authority figure' to keep tabs on him in order to drive properly? He infantilises himself through his own irresponsibility.

[@blairrobert3438]

@@BOVISH Exactly. Clownshow Anthony probably has manchild tantrums as well.

[@hanaanddad5529]

@@blairrobert3438 Unnecessary. See if you can write more than one sentence without being shitty!

[@TheCormTube]

Anyone who uses the term "grass" is just someone who breaks rules and laws and wants to be able to get away with it.

[@nated4wgy]

YOU SHOULD BE ASHAMED OF YOURSELF FOR CATCHING AND REPORTING ME DOING SOMETHING WRONG. HOW DARE YOU. PUT MY LIVELYHOOD AT RISK BECAUSE I AM BREAKING THE LAW HOW DARE YOU. I COULD KILL MANY PEOPLE INCLUDING THE SMALL INFANT I HAD IN MY CAR. BUT YOU SIR, YOU ARE THE ONE THAT SHOULD BE ASHAMED. This is gold. Keep it up sir. We need more people like you in the world that speak up. As a cyclist myself I also do the same thing reguraly. Infact just yesterday on the way home from work. Using my towns cycle network paths. A delivery van pulled up and blocked the entire path directly in front of me and I nearly hit him. At which point I rid through the extremely narrow gap and whacked his wing mirror off. I can't say or not wether I done that on purpose but that was the room that was left for me so I used it. God forbid a blind person or a wheelchair user needed to get past. World is just growing with people that have an extremely selfish and entitled view. A "I can do what I want attitude". This country needs more police. Plain and simple.

[@peterah7957]

Mikey even told him about his father being killed and that guy still rants about Mikey should be ashamed....id be embarrassed to be related to that cabbie.... As a reformed mobile phone user whilst driving I support all that Mikey does! He is spot on!

[@calmprn7165]

A reformed mobile phone user , lmfao

[@johnoneill5884]

@@calmprn7165😂😂😂👍👍👍

[@TheShottyBoys]

Always remember, Mikey, 86.4K people are not only your subscribers but also your friends; we stay with you.

[@leetori1]

What a narcissist! Trying to spin it around after he’s been caught out

[@kettledrum1978]

“Where I come from grasses shouldn’t exist” - wtf is he even talking about? Does he have his own personal universe where he’s in charge and stops crimes from being reported…? I love how he admits that he’s in the wrong and yet rants against the universe for 20 minutes. 😂 What a clown.

[@tangomoggynoengi8518]

Perhaps he thinks he lives in a desert...

[@kaycee557]

I don't understand that insult either. I thought I wasn't hearing the word properly.

[@HugeInsect]

@@kaycee557 He is saying that he comes from a place where the police are not called, as the people who phone the police are grasses. Then, bizarrely, he calls the police and grasses on himself.

[@bimbobaggypants4820]

Exactly! If someone broke into his house or stole his car does it mean he wouldn't contact the Police because that would make him a "grass"?

[@TheMrlayers]

and then followed it up by calling the police... 🤡

[@danielkozik5106]

"The police officers didn't seem very sympathetic to him". I've had completely opposite impression.

[@retroonhisbikes]

That is one taxi driver I’d like to see lose his license for good, that level of anger should be homeless.

[@FancyMcDancy]

“Oh, and by the way I’ve just committed the offences of assault and false imprisonment. Can you get a move on before I do something I REALLY regret?”

[@thebrowns5337]

Really odd he tells people not to interfere while he's assaulting people. The guy needs some help.

[@Tenmilsochet14]

Why do I get the feeling that the first policeman was morally sympathetic towards him.. The offences he committed within that interaction numbered at least 5.. You couldn't make this one up. !!

[@leanna8021]

This mikey needs a good talking too. Put him in his place, one day he will come across the wrong guy

[@ibs5080]

Having now watched this video in it's entirety, I'm surprised that at the very least, the police didn't charge this joke of a taxi driver for wasting police time as well as their illegal parking and hindering the flow of traffic. And that's before we even consider the original offence of using a mobile device.

[@greenandpleasant5523]

The police have become terribly woke and lazy these last few years.

[@ShirleyT-Keela]

Totally 👍 agree.

[@Parrotting]

Oh yeah, I didn’t notice that he’s on a double yellow!

[@asclepiusdoom3118]

Nice work Mikey. You caught an absolute man-baby there. 🤣

[@prepsss8096]

Holy moly. If there was ever some acting out of guilt, this is the one. Nice one Mickey x

[@bilz29]

Imagine being a grown man and calling someone a grass cos you break the law, hilarious.

[@Alan07881]

12:00 Look at the cracks in his tyre's and at 15:01 look how bald they are, and his behaviour... How is this guy licenced to drive the public around, this guys is a danger to himself and everyone around him... Yet again, Good job Mikey!!! 👍

[@paulcollyer801]

I was looking at the tyres myself, I’m a bit of a tyre officionado if I may say. They’re low but legal.

[@jimdixon3131]

Won't be legal for long they must be somewhere near the limit.

[@banzanbuddhist1451]

I'm glad Mikey does what he does, I see so many people on phones driving like absolute idiots. Just today I almost crashed with a driver on the phone who switched lanes, luckily I have great response and braked in time.

[@KM-gm5ps]

So sorry to hear about your Dad. I lost mine before his time so can totally understand why you do what you do.

[@HOLLASOUNDS]

My dad was useless at all stages haven't spoke to him in years, I'd like it if He was dead.

[@AL-PAKA]

Taxi driver calls him a grass and then rings police.....

[@justwannaridemabike]

🤣👏 The taxi driver is a moron, well done Mikey for keeping your cool

[@butchbaird1834]

A taxi driver of all the people who should respect his license and his passengers demonstrates his ignorance of the law.

[@stananders474]

I'm so sorry to hear your father was killed by a driver using a phone. I admire your brave stand with this aggressive and dangerous taxi driver.

[@DirtyBlack997]

Poor bloke, grief has broken him, what a terrible way to end up, very sad.

[@anne-mariethompson4365]

I was nearly hit by a car just last month. The driver was on his phone! Keep doing what you do. People like him need to understand there are consequences to their actions. The gentleman who nearly hit me, thankfully braked and stopped an inch from my leg. He could have taken a mother away from 2 children. Driving whilst on the phone is deplorable. Well done for staying calm and I am sorry to hear about your father 💜

[@nigelleyland166]

Use of phone when driving, common assault, mounting a kirb, parking on a double yellow, leaving an unatended vehcile running and road rage as well! And this is a London Cab Driver! Should have had the book thrown at him, obnoxious little self entittled twerp, If he was a female we'd call her a Karren, this must be Darren. Keep up the good work Mikey.

[@drcl7429]

Difficult to understand this man's psychology.

[@AubreyStJohn3000]

Great work. Making the roads safer for everyone. Thank you.

[@hedgeman2006]

Hope I never have him driving a Taxi when I'm in London, I wouldn't feel safe. What an absolute tool. Must of got out of bed the wrong side that day.

[@davidmerrill2154]

Any mobile phone use should result in a instant ban. Any so called professional driver should then think twice about using a phone.

[@karlblendell7586]

Not all heroes wear flip flops but this guy does. Mikey I’ve grown to love your vids you get too much abuse for doing what you do. HERO mate keep it up 👍

[@thomasdoran2363]

He seems upset that someone is a despicable 'Grass', whilst he commences being a 'Grass' - imagine how 'seething' he is inside - just because he got caught I been he a a licence 'On-the-Edge' of a ban - hence his extreme behaviour

[@justwannaridemabike]

Yup seems like it, don’t use your phone, simple

[@mark1968]

This was complete deflection as usual. He got caught so decided to cause a drama to deflect away from his actions. Didn't work though. Notice his passenger front tyre was quite bald too. His tyres also need pumping up. They nearly hit the rims when he mounted the pavement. Well done Mikey. You remained calm as usual, which is more than I would have done. :-)

[@Lazy297]

To be fair he blocked your path but didn’t touch you, but you did push him with your bike. I think you should have left once he came back. He was in the wrong but his bread and butter was about to be lost and one can certainly get emotional and react differently and this could have ended bad.

[@stuarthowell2510]

i was hit in back by someone on the phone ,, what you are doing will save lives

[@anthonywolverton9833]

I'm in the USA, but yeah, somebody came very close to doing this to me while I was riding to work. They came to a screeching stop, but still continued talking on the phone. I almost became the meat in a car sandwich.

[@K.Pilkington]

Absolutely loved how he called you a grass, said where he's from a grass should not exist, then called the police to be a grass.

[@busog97641]

Mikey, I am so impressed at how you stay so calm with lunatics like this.

[@ibs5080]

Will have a look at this soon Mikey. Just catching up on the passing away of HRH. Thank You for all your efforts in keeping London's roads that much safer and sorry to hear in the description that this is another one that got away. I can only imagine how frustrating this must be for you when a driver has clearly committed an offence and put others in danger. Keep up the good work though and stay safe! Seeing that this video is 31 minutes, should be very interesting. Must be your longest video to date!

[@manontheedge4179]

A parasite dying is a cause for celebration.

[@letter1014]

If this is the state of humanity these days, we are doomed

[@johnb8956]

@@manontheedge4179 are you the guy from the video? You seem to be exhibiting the same scummy, worthless, selfish behaviour

[@manontheedge4179]

@@letter1014 Slaves shouldn't worship their masters. Stop being such bootlickers.

[@jeffd.7092]

Get a life

[@CyclingMikey]

I've got a great life thanks. This is about helping that taxi driver to avoid taking away someone else's life.

[@paulhall8146]

The taxi driver is totally in the wrong and he should be ashamed of himself

[@8888Dino8888]

He won’t be he’s toothick

[@hanaanddad5529]

After all that bluster...’l’m nearly fifty and you’ve really upset me!’ I mean l feel sorry for him, sorry if he loses his license but that’s the funniest thing I’ve seen all week. This guy must have a terrible home life. Well done Mike

[@namastezen3300]

Too bad he got away with it. I understand your PTSD about this incident. Good going, Mikey. Hang in there. All the best regards to you 🙏

[@mark-x8w8r]

This is problem with vigilantism as it can lead to more problems e.g blocked traffic, fights etc, wasting valuable police time when could be needed urgently in another 999 situation. Would it not be better if this is what you want to do to just give the camera footage to police instead of confronting the driver yourself, also hard to see if your motivation is 100% real while your using these videos to make a lot of money on youtube

[@CyclingMikey]

The taxi driver chose to come back and confront me. The taxi driver chose to dial 999. The taxi driver parked on the double yellow no parking lines.

[@seanbrett76]

Only concern for me is that the lesson he's learned is: Be abusive enough and you can get out of potential prosecution

[@SteveInskip]

Phone use while driving is getting more frequent and terribly dangerous now. It’s about time they banned phone use in vehicles completely. I had two close calls last week. Keep at it mate!

[@Ibs123]

Just remember Mikey as this man says... he's watched you all day watching other people, but you're the sad one and you're the one who's got nothing better to do(!) lol

[@knightmayre]

This was a good one. Well done for always sticking to your guns mate. I feel sorry for that cabbie in some ways, he's clearly losing it a bit

[@Wow-nl2zr]

It’s a sh*t job (from experience)

[@terrycrowley8933]

What a sanctimonious knob

[@JustSomeVideos0]

bing! is the correct answer. Complete dickwad

[@kusz2704]

Taxi driver admitted he was in the wrong, he’s a hard working man, give him a break and don’t report him. Costing a man his livelihood for a daft mistake. Should be ashamed of yourself GRASS

[@BobZombie]

8:38 So thick and delusional he calls the police on himself for bring caught driving on his phone. What a pork chop. Imagine he hits someone's kid, would he call you a grass then? I bet not.

[@Observeandlearn994]

Patronising the woman on the phone, ‘hello my dear’ 🤮

[@peterchauncy]

Well done for keeping cool. I'm getting stressed just watching the video. Respect!

[@ZuluRomeo]

"You're so smart, you've got nothing to do with your life!" Er... That's a bad thing? 😜

[@DC-np4gk]

Is he allowed to park on double yellows whilst he is having a ruck ?

[@vetworker]

It’s the same with all these drivers that get caught…… always someone else’s fault. Don’t use your phone whilst driving and you have nothing to worry about. I hope this moron loses his job.

[@thebrowns5337]

It's like speeders who complain (wrongly) that speed cameras are only there to make money... yet still speed. The lack of logic is frightening.

[@Nrgodzilla]

Mikey, for a start i wouldn't have even engaged in conversation this guy, he doesn't listern two ears one mouth the guys guilty as shown on the video. He kept saying yes i'm guilty but his violence is talking over people. Keep up the good work and don't care what people say you choose to do this they choose to been on a phone, we all have a choice.

[@brendonmadden-smith]

if he didn't engage we wouldn't get to see this hilarious content

[@dedistaulapanodki6293]

After the initial encounter, most people would be on their way and forget about it, even if there were heated words at the time. But it was Mr Angry who spent his time hunting down and confronting Mikey again, somehow thinking he had some additional point to make.

[@stvevi]

Please don't stop, rational people are on your side

[@ppeaster]

I love the "dont' talk to me" bit, after he chose to park up, start a long debate, then call the police to prolong the whole thing.

[@JohnPoopsTV]

"Grass, the language of the playground and criminal underworld" had me in stitches Guy proceeds to report himself, that way no one wins 😤

[@TheGarlicMan]

Did he just talk about being a grass, seconds before grassing himself up to the police? 😂😂

[@SpeccyMan]

This is a perfect example of what is so wrong in society today. Someone who is in the wrong attempting to lay the blame at anyone's door but their own. Dangerous criminal drivers like him need to be permanently removed from the road and locked up until they have an attitude change. He is not only a dangerous driver but an imbecile. He's the one breaking the law and he calls the police - what a total muppet.

[@robdavison3828]

"not only a dangerous driver but an imbecile" perfect qualifications for a London cabbie.

[@Jeannelawes]

'@NickB... 'locked up'... bit extreme! don't you think.... how long for?

[@duffers29]

100% afraid of responsibility for his own actions.

[@Jingo2000]

Seems to be the norm these days that those who are in the wrong make out they are a victim when they get caught out

[@Tykeonabike]

Yup. Complete manchild. More and more grown men seem to be acting like this recently. Image throwing a tantrum like that for being caught breaking the law.😂

[@sparkydillo9]

I’m a commercial gas engineer who drives thousands of miles up and down this country and I see people using phones on motorway and A roads and I wish I could report drivers for this! Well done pal we need more people like you 👍👍👍👍

[@Ryan-pz2wh]

Well done, we appreciate your work as a commercial gas engineer 👍👍👍

[@deandeany911]

​@Ryan-pz2wh Well done. I appreciate you for appreciating gas engineers.

[@54spatula]

Well done. You’re very appreciated for appreciating that comment of the guy appreciating gas engineers.

[@imdigitalmedia]

@54spatula I fear your the only one that hasn’t been appreciated in this string, so would like to thank you for recognising all of the previous appreciations it’s much appreciated 👍

[@bluegalaxy7746]

Scary

[@Zzzzz_Zzzzzz______]

He claims he's professional despite using a phone whilst driving, and then says YOU should be ashamed of yourself for calling him out on it. I geneuinely think he's deluded enough to actually believe you're the one in the wrong. He genuinely seems like he actually believes he's right. Another VERY deluded person.

[@Jeemus.]

He must or he wouldn't have called the police! It's scary to think what he would have done without the camera rolling. There's so much animosity towards cyclists you can feel the first officer wanting to side with the cabbie through his cold approach and leading questions about Mikey's RESPECTABLE and LAWFUL behaviour.

[@Zzzzz_Zzzzzz______]

@@Jeemus. even with the camera rolling he got physical, like CM said he probably had enough to charge him with assault but chose not to. The guy seemed more and more unhinged to me as the video went on, and that meltdown at the end was disgraceful. He's absolutely off his rocker, to be honest.

[@terrystratford1235]

It's called narcissism

[@johnbowmer5698]

His outlook is essentially no different from that of the officer type who bleated about his integrity in a recent video. Blind to their own faults and hostile to anyone who has the gall to suggest they themselves are at fault. I'd also say he's a poor listener....

[@Davidculshaw70]

Phones the cops on himself committing a violation. What a goon , well done Mickey. Thing is also he’s illegally parked.

[@alanbrear8421]

"I'm very professional "!!!!!!!! That's why he uses his phone whilst driving, obstructs other road users so that he can get out of his cab and start insulting someone and then parks on double yellow lines. That surely is Very Professional. Why do people like him always think that they are never wrong!!!!!!!! What a plonker.

[@andrewtongue7084]

One point I would make, Mikey, it is not wise to cycle in flip flops - if for any reason you are hit by a motorised vehicle, the skin on your feet is likely to be flayed off. Better to wear enclosed footwear. Naturally, this is an advisory from a man who has seen entirely too many cyclist-related incidents in my A & E Dept. Stay safe & well, Sir.

[@DMWBN3]

Like a had ‘degloving’

[@TenFalconsMusic]

How dare you get him in trouble for his dangerous, criminal behaviour.

[@A2Z1Two3]

But the 'Grass' , got 'Grassed up' by his accusers. Love his logic ;)

[@lucaschapman2188]

Criminal!A bit strong mate . Yeah what he did was illegal. You want to see a proper criminal go down to South London.

[@notrecyborg5492]

I would hardly say checking your whatsapp in traffic is 'criminal'. Maybe a bit against the 'rules', and to be avoided where possible. But not criminal.

[@garrybeech9536]

​@@notrecyborg5492 Tell that to Mikeys dad 😢😢

[@CrimsonPriestessofMiracles]

It’s so disgusting what people write about you, accusing you of being a pervert filming children while you’re out there saving lives. Never give up on what you’re doing, Mike. Don’t let those people put you down, and that cabbie should be ashamed on himself! 😡

[@R8V10]

Probably self reflection.

[@VN-je7rf]

If you run out of arguments you can always call someone a pedo or send a deaththreat...

[@esecallum]

You don't need to film children the BBC does it on Cbbc and Cbbees in HD

[@philroo1]

Hopefully Mikey can see that anyone accusing you of being a "nonce" is doing so out of desperation, when you're at the bottom finding a rung below you can be difficult.

[@vaseabmwe39]

He could sue them for slander

[@MrJiminibobster]

I love that he has a go at you calling you a grass, then calls the Police on you...

[@sharpvidtube]

Maybe it's fine to grass on a grass? Not up on my criminal ethics.

[@BoltRM]

I thought he was saying grouse

[@epicclip12]

For doing nothing aswell !

[@johnevans1613]

He called the cops on himself.

[@Mrsusan1000]

@@johnevans1613still grassing

[@jd1991]

"Cheap bike", from the guy that is dressed like Bart Simpson.

[@roncatton7101]

What's he supposed to wear? But and tie, or a bloody mankind?.. What is the dress for a 'Cabbie?

[@tinystunner]

Eat my shorts

[@bortstanson2034]

​@@roncatton7101 how about not dressing like a child

[@forgotrafe]

Says “Worry about your life and not other peoples” then proceeds to waste an enormous amount of time worrying about your life 😂

[@kidkarbon4775]

Can you imagine the size of the bill if the rant was on the meter?

[@NatalieWest-c5h]

Breaks the law on the phone whilst driving then proceeds to park on double yellow lines then calls the police on himself.. Clever bloke..

[@hazyshaun]

Calls him a grass then phones the police! Haha ok then mate 🤡

[@jameshaworth9460]

The irony of him saying you have nothing better to do when he just admitted that he'd been watching you for 20 minutes 🤣

[@jackabean3080]

You need to understand irony lol because this ain't it.

[@triv7252]

And he still decided to use his phone!

[@jameshaworth9460]

​@@jackabean3080 really? Irony is something happening contrary to that which you would expect. The definition is correct.

[@keithphilbin3054]

The irony is the taxi driver saying "have you got nothing better to do with your day", then hanging around. Also, you can't park there mate. Double yellows.

[@Xpp.]

A very angry man ! He’s gonna have a heart attack if he carries on like that ! Carry on what your doing Mikey you’re cleaning up the roads one numpty at a time 👍

[@Charlienator3000]

And he said he’s nearly 50. Thought he was a lot older than that 😅😂

[@dipstix4087]

This might be my new favourite video. Better than the entitled doctors.

[@markplenty2631]

For sure this tops the doctors! She was full of gob an he wasn’t much better but mr taxi man was truly scared of what is about to happen and was trying to keep the rage inside but it was boiling over and thank god the cops arrived when they did. Toys 🧸 out of the pram suits this guy.

[@thebrowns5337]

I agree. The taxi driver doubled down on being right wing.

[@bravesirmick8463]

I dunno, the doctors one made me laugh. This sad git made me angry. I know that's wrong because I think there's mental health issues happening here but angry it is.

[@1966Graham]

But their Doctors!

[@georgesteam]

This really is one of the funniest ones you’ve ever done! That guy was like some sort of cartoon character. Breaks the law, then calls the Police and detains you until they get there!?! HILARIOUS. When he started going on about “grasses” I’m surprised he didn’t say he knew the Krays and was going to get you a concrete overcoat! Not sure he’s really mentally stable enough to be taxiing people round London though…

[@geetee4037]

Then calls the police on himself and starts crying because he's nearly 50 and probably gonna be unemployed due to being a dick.

[@phialdictator6493]

The cabbie should consider wearing a clown suit.

[@realfacthunt]

He definitely isnt stable enough to be working with the public all day, he's a fucking liability.

[@MrMarr4347]

I drive in London on a daily basis, and cabbies are in my experience and without exception the rudest, most entitled bunch of inconsiderate drivers going

[@thebrowns5337]

@@MrMarr4347 around the Midlands certainly they are the least informed/skilled drjvers on the roads. Blocking pavements, u turns in front of passing cars, stopping dead with no signal, constantly on their phones. Taxi licencing in the UK needs more money I guess. Seems it's just box ticking a d once the licence is issued it is shared around amongst brothers. We need actual enforcement, not just issuing.

[@faevilangel]

The thing is, he doesn't realise he is bringing more attention to himself. Not only will the police try to convict him, he could also be under the eye of the taxi licensing which means he could lose his livelihood. He is an idiot who has a problem with being told he was in the wrong and instantly blames others for his own mistakes..... Hopefully he isn't allowed on the road for a very long time

[@thesepretzels]

This prick should definitely lose his cab license

[@mzimasprings3217]

In practice it doesn't work like that!! These types wriggle their way out, Mikey wont report him, police wontcharge him, taxi firm will ignore his behaviour, he will be acting hero in his family

[@Eagle-vj4ux]

That’s why Mikey’s videos are important, these bellends are shown up for what they really are for the whole world to see.

[@A2Z1Two3]

@@mzimasprings3217 Mikey said he would not pursue the assault, but he will report the phone whilst driving , and often reports back after the court case ( which he said he WOULD attend) I believe him , because this taxi driver is a nobody , and he has reported stars "Cycling activist who reported 1,000 drivers including stars is driven by death of father Hollywood film director Guy Ritchie and boxer Chris Eubank both faced penalties after Mike van Erp - a carer and father of two who is TikTok famous - filmed them using their phones while driving"

[@northeastcyclist1507]

As Mikey said, he's probably already got a few points on his license, so you're watching an animal backed into a corner

[@Matthew-bu7fg]

I was intrigued by how he decided to leave his taxi parked on double yellows and then call the police. Pretty sure you're not allowed to do that unless the rules have changed recently

[@tangomoggynoengi8518]

Yes parking on the pavement is against the law in London... just as much as (if not more than) parking on double yellow lines...!

[@leosolitario4670]

@@tangomoggynoengi8518 correct but not entirely when loading: ""only park on the pavement if there is no other way the delivery or collection could be made and if someone is left with the vehicle at all times" You can park on pavements for the purpose of loading on some circumstances.

[@A2Z1Two3]

@@leosolitario4670 Pavements get damaged by heavy vehicles .

[@ditch3827]

@@leosolitario4670 Can you point me to the legislations that says that? What was the source of your "quote"?

[@rabfallon4507]

@@leosolitario4670 He's in the middle of bloody Hyde park , between a road and a cycle lane. Why even mention loading 🤣

[@netty8960]

Wow that’s a whole new level of insanity, he breaks the law using his phone while driving, goes and parks on a double yellow line then calls the police to complain, who does that?

[@TheNeilsolaris]

Is it also an offence to phone 999 for a non emergency?

[@tomprowsemusic4864]

@@TheNeilsolarisit’s wasting police time lol

[@keithphilbin3054]

Beer bellied Londoners with low IQs.

[@sandy_knight]

Yup, idiot. BTW, if a cabbie ever tells you he's allowed to stop on a double yellow that's partially true but only if he's picking up or dropping off. They're not allowed to park and wait for a punter or to argue with cyclists.. Keep up the good work Mikey, we all appreciate you. 👍

[@dzonbrodi514]

​​@@jackthe-lad8120he didn't prevent Mikey from leaving. His calling the cops to complain does follow on rather oddly from someone who says "where I come from grasses don't exist" edit sorry I hadn't seen the whole thing

[@walterwalter3365]

I'm a bit shocked at how much local abuse you can withstand to your character. If it was all just randos online I could see it being possible, but how do you deal with it when it's locals who are out to get you? The people around you that you interact with daily? The people in your city? I don't think I could withstand that abuse for even a second, I'd be scared to leave my house! You're a brave man, I have lots of respect for you. Don't let these creeps get to you!

[@HOLLASOUNDS]

Parks on dubble yellow lol, another fine.