Steal My Camera? We Have Drama! LS22EWT

[@nicktheviking299]

those two who stopped to help are rare breed these days , well done to them

[@ianblair9752]

I agree.. a few years ago I drove into a Tesco's carpark to see a crowd of 15+ people watching a man trying to intimated the store manager who was protecting a female from the same man. As I got out the car he took a swing at the female and that's when I run in to help. The rest of crowd just watched and didn't even bother 🤬🤬🤬

[@nicktheviking299]

@@ianblair9752 Good on ya mate , nice to know there are still some of us about , sometimes afterwards we rethink what we did and the wierd thing is we react without thinking of what could wrong later , some would call it stupid 😁

[@nicktheviking299]

@@ianblair9752Good on ya mate ,

[@DaleSteel]

Not at all. It's human nature to help someone in distress and preserve life. Almost all humans have it inbuilt

[@WATCHINGTHEWATCHERS]

Definitely, but I would step in.

[@mda5003]

No wonder knife crime is rampant in London if that is the response on 999 emergency calls.

[@greeney76]

Yes definitely this man ringing police on everyone wasting their time that could be saving granny from getting mugged

[@joopie46614]

@@greeney76 15 minutes response time for a metropolitan city is unacceptable as well

[@JamieCurranthemagnificent-z7h]

​@@greeney76🤔👍

[@finneyp]

Way to turn 6 points into an assault.

[@MSecYT]

assault by beating, and attempted theft, with a confession lol what a moron.

[@bestbehave]

And it looks like he got away with both

[@alwaysdisputin9930]

@@bestbehave That's because fake Batman is harassing people & causing them unnecessary suffering. It seems the way Fake Batman harasses people is: 1) gather evidence of minor lawbreaking e.g. driving briefly on the pavement 2) inform the victim & try to make them feel that they are going to lose their licence & job 3) then bait them into trying to steal the video 4) then humiliate & stir up hate against them by putting the video on YT for clicks & ad revenue. 5) Thus ensure that they do lose their job.

[@firstsurname9709]

Let's hope he got away

[@mharris7380]

Yep, if he can't keep his head when he has done something wrong and been called out on it, should he be driving at all?

[@gooner70_ns]

Kudos to the two who stopped and helped Always feared something like this would happen Be safe mate 🙏

[@terrystratford1235]

I've been driving hgv 25 years! Phone users while driving should have an automatic ban! They can't understand the issue, until they run over someone! Then they become an advocate for the law!

[@breakit46]

I agree 100%. I was a motorbike courier and needed insane bike skills at times, they had no idea I was there at all. They should get all the green shield stamps and win a booby prize for a single phone driving offence.

[@4exgold]

even hands free & just talking? Seems harsh to auto ban on that basis

[@breakit46]

@@4exgold yeah you are right, I was over Hitler there. Think not fixed and open mobiles should be a ban, easy to show drivers use so no argument really. It takes a split second for the road to change but the pavement is constantly changing.

[@CraigNiel]

@@4exgold I don't see that mentioned anywhere? Is it just in your head again?

[@4exgold]

@CraigNiel maybe English isn't your 1st language or you just can't read but "phone user" usually means using a phone in any manner.

[@Met182]

Big respect to that couple for stopping and waiting with you! Good people.

[@sunset4445]

This is disgraceful, he's playing games on his phone then trying to take your camera, what would have happened if the witnesses weren't there to intervene? This man seems dangerous, mentally unstable, shouldn't be working with the public, very concerning that black cabs have criminal drivers like this.

[@CJRSBK]

Yeah he seems abit thick 😂

[@WATCHINGTHEWATCHERS]

Well He would of taken one camera and left Micky with one, proving the asult, Police arrest him, retrieve the camera.

[@chriscurtain1816]

The cabby's behaviour is disgraceful. Even more so is the lack of action from the police. They're quick to prosecute for phone use when the evidence is presented to them on a plate. But they ignore this. Obviously only interested in the low hanging fruit.

[@Burghbypass]

Cabbie's behaviour was awful. He lost the plot 100%.

[@pachy444]

**Police reading this** Please deal with this guy seriously, the fact he was fully aware he could lose his career the second he was caught, means he knowingly committed the offence. He was clearly willing to use violence if others hadn't arrived, he's dangerous!!

[@philipreid2542]

This guy's the perfect example of 'only sorry that they were caught'. If that immediate regret was genuine remorse, he surely would have said something before any talk of being reported

[@alwaysdisputin9930]

it's a perfect example of causing someone an immense of suffering for absolutely no reason. that why the cops aren't interested

[@philipreid2542]

@@alwaysdisputin9930 you must have a very boring / meaningless life to have had the time to write so many comments like this. Maybe have a think about some of your life choices

[@philipreid2542]

@@alwaysdisputin9930 your life can't be particularly meaningful if you're spending this much time writing all these comments

[@alwaysdisputin9930]

@@philipreid2542i'm using my keyboard to fight crime & injustice. i'm making the streets a safer place. Fake Batman's caused him a lot of suffering by provoking him. lost his career. Cabbie at fault but his wrongdoing was minor. This is unjust.

[@kevinsteel5812]

​@@alwaysdisputin9930maybe he just saved that driver and another road user or pedestrian a load of heartache.

[@andrewcalladine2507]

Crazy that the police didn't prosecute this guy really doesn't send a good message. Why on earth that guy thought it was a good idea to try and steal your camera is beyond me, but clearly he shouldn't be a taxi driver.

[@jasoncreamer5747]

Police use the spirit of the law and not the letter of the law when carrying out their duty. Why would they want to give someone who probably has a clean record a criminal offense?

[@risingstorm4239]

​@@jasoncreamer5747don't sniff glue and stop eating crayons

[@grovesy333]

@@jasoncreamer5747 You have a lot to learn boy

[@chriscurtain1816]

The lack of action from the police is the most outrageous thing about this whole incident.

[@llose2749]

​@@jasoncreamer5747i agree obvioulsy he hasnt got a criminal record otherwise they would of prosecuted him. Probaly gave him a warning

[@DeathByPollaxe]

I wouldn't have dignified his request to chat. Too much risk of it turning physical. You're a braver man than I!

[@marcusmollyero4210]

I would imagine it was a calculated risk by Mike obviously not expecting one of London's finest cab drivers to suddenly go rogue.

[@santstravels]

He needs the drama for the content.

[@alanhargreaves-thevoiceofr2361]

he looked a dwarf

[@Jim--Bob]

Wow. Driver made two wrong choices that day and it's still everyone else's fault. Unbelievable.

[@seattlebikecammer3347]

More than 2, by my count. At least 5 crimes.

[@robertsmith3672]

The pot bellied chimp needed locking up .

[@dakerbal]

"I did not press assault charges (too minor)" You report every person who holds their phone at a traffic light but not someone who assaults you and tries to steal your camera? What?

[@alwaysdisputin9930]

@@rogerborg lol

[@ftw1540]

You mean he is LITERALLY just doing this for views?......

[@colinjava8447]

​@@ftw1540no it's to make the streets safer. I personally think the law is too harsh for people using phones when stuck in traffic, a fine should be enough. But if you're driving then a 6 point penalty sounds reasonable.

[@crispyduck1706]

so u allow this violent thug to continue being a black cab driver - wrong Mikey

[@kevinsteel5812]

​@@ftw1540nope

[@scoobiedoo8922]

Definite case of assault, just because he was in the wrong over phone use. Throw the book at him. How on earth he's trusted in a car with passengers is beyond me.

[@WATCHINGTHEWATCHERS]

Well He is not the brightest spark.

[@scoobiedoo8922]

I ran a succesful Private Hire company for years, even then my Nokia 7110 was in a Carkit 91 and i never touched it, there is no excuse for holding his phone, his licence going down the drain is no ones fault but his own.@@Ramblingpete

[@LondonAndy70]

@@Ramblingpete he knew the risks, and took them anyway. A shame, but that's the standard TfL expect...

[@spongebob8678]

​@@Ramblingpetei fully agree

[@alwaysdisputin9930]

CyclingMikey harassed the taxi driver by telling him he was going to get his licence taken away. If he had just reported the taxi driver then the assault wouldn't have happened. Therefore CyclingMikey caused the assault.

[@LewisRawlinson30]

My favourite thing about this video is at 9:44 when a guy cycles along in the background, no hands, using his phone. This is going to enrage so many people.

[@1t_wasnt_me]

Well that's a complete lie, "no hands", it looks very much like he's actually got two hands!

[@ascbay]

i was thinking the exact same thing lol

[@mrnumbskull2048]

As someone who rides a motorcycle I have zero sympathy for these idiots. Putting other people's lives in danger for their selfish addiction needs to be dealt with harshly.

[@GManWrites]

We live in a selfish society, their wants and trivial needs are more important than peoples lives.

[@leswatson8563]

I've been riding motorcycles for 54-years. Never have I seen such bad driving caused by mobile phone use behind the wheel. And where is our police???

[@BrandNew777]

That's rich coming from the people that overtake at lightening speed and swerve infront of that cars looking to get knocked off the bike for a claim up!

[@bestbehave]

@@BrandNew777 aaaaw, get done for mobile use did you? zero sympathy

[@arghjayem]

As someone who only cycles I have less than zero sympathy for them, I have abject hatred towards these people!

[@kierenkd]

Use your phone whilst driving = nothing happens = nothing happens = nothing happens = something happens & now someone is badly hurt or dead. 100% avoidable collision. Find somewhere to park if you need to use your phone or wait until you get home.

[@oliamit]

He's snookered now.

[@lindsayrogers6690]

😂 very good

[@ChrisPatrick-q6k]

It would seem not

[@fer-tc1ui]

😂 At around 10:35 he was back on the phone. I reckon he was on a 147 🤣

[@lindsayrogers6690]

@@fer-tc1ui 😂 many reasons why I love the comments on these videos.

[@CabOnTarget]

followed by a foul and a miss before the concession.

[@graemejones9707]

The police need to stop this happening, busybodies with nothing better to do than incite others. The Nanny state is making life difficult enough without citizens snooping and snitching on one another.

[@CyclingMikey]

Cry more The police are asking for MOP to report these.

[@mikebroadbridge9816]

@@CyclingMikeysure they are, they aren’t worried about all the watch thefts and knife crime or anything but they’ve definitely been itching for someone with no life to send thousands of reports of phone drivers in standstill traffic in Regents Park to add to their workload

[@CyclingMikey]

@@mikebroadbridge9816 Cry more. Stay off your phone when driving.

[@archstanton5603]

Pleasing to see passers-by willing to assist.👍 Very concerning that the police do not appear to be treating this attempt to stealing your camera (with its evidence of the driver’s law-breaking thereon) as constituting an attempt to obstruct (if not pervert) the course of justice (notwithstanding the assault, theft and potential for criminal damage to your bicycle).😮 I would not want to be a passenger in a cab driven by such an aggressive individual. Keep up the good work Mikey!👍

[@alwaysdisputin9930]

CyclingMikey illegally harassed the taxi driver by repeatedly saying how he was going to harm his career. If he had just reported him for phone use at 0 mph (the report would be thrown in the bin btw) without Cycling Mikey opening his big mouth, then no assault would've occurred. This is why the cops did nothing.

[@TheGreenhillsCyclistInRagOrder]

@@alwaysdisputin9930 No! CyclingMikey NEVER said he was going to harm the cab drivers career.

[@alwaysdisputin9930]

​@@TheGreenhillsCyclistInRagOrderOf course he did. CyclingMikey said he was going to report him. Took his licence plate number. Has video. Clearly the driver feels there is a serious threat to his licence: 7:56 "He's trying to do me over & my licence." 5:20 "I'm shitting myself" The fear explains his behaviour = pleading, turning round, going back, etc Cylcling mike kept saying he was going to "review the footage & think about it" but he is hyperfocused on fighting crime & patrols back & forth for hours harassing drivers & writes 15 complaints a day to the police. Therefore obviously he meant "i will report you to the police tonight"

[@archstanton5603]

@@alwaysdisputin9930 The cab driver knowingly undertook an unlawful and unsafe act on the public highway. Filming this unlawful and unsafe act thence stating his probable intent to report it to the Police does not constitute harassment by Cycling Mikey (as defined by the Protection from Harassment Act 1997). The cab driver might well have been fearful of the ramifications from the reporting of his unlawful and dangerous act. However, this cannot justify his decision to act inappropriately towards Cycling Mikey. Ultimately, it was the cab driver who chose to undertake the unlawful and unsafe act (whilst driving for his profession).

[@theregolfer9721]

@@alwaysdisputin9930Nothing illegal about any of CyclingMikey’s actions. It’s not illegal to report lawbreaking.

[@TonyChurch112]

Do this in Peckham mate, not central 🤣

[@polycera8570]

When a cabbie suddenly realises that there's such a thing called accountability. Does the law need to be underlined for people to take notice? Shameful behaviour indeed.

[@Ryan-pz2wh]

I’m sure given his behaviour he has gotten away with more. Being a cab driver he has good knowledge of all the speed cameras and red light cameras so he can flaunt the law and get away with it. This is why camera cyclists are so good because they essentially send the message to motorists that there is an omnipresent camera watching them and no amount of knowledge of the area can help you evade the law.

[@Kenneth_McGrew]

how to turn 6 points into 6 months in prison very quickly...

[@rainbowvisionart8025]

How can he say “he’s lying” it’s all on camera!

[@DunedainAkkarin]

I loved that he called Mike an anarchist for, checks notes, documenting flagrant breaking of the law.

[@thebrowns5337]

Tory

[@JBroMCMXCI]

This is the world we live in now

[@aljaliah6868]

He has a common disease called "being stoooopid" !!!!

[@bestbehave]

Probably a tory

[@Stephen_Lafferty]

Astonishing that this wasn’t prosecuted. I would expect TfL to bring this driver before them to account for his driving standards and behaviour.

[@alwaysdisputin9930]

It's because the uploader is running a con job. Try to get a bit more streetwise FFS 1) gather evidence of minor lawbreaking e.g. driving briefly on the pavement 2) inform the victim that he's got dirt on them & try to make them feel that they are going to lose their licence & job 3) then bait them into trying to steal the evidence 4) then put the video on YT for clicks & ad revenue (thus humiliating & stirring hatred) 5) possibly also demands money & sexual favours

[@FarOut-n6b]

@@alwaysdisputin9930 What have you been smoking? The guy is playing snooker on his phone, gets caught, has a melt down then tries stealing a expensive camera. You are literally deluded if you think hes in the right and the camera guy is the dodgy one. You are exactly what is wrong the the former Great Britain

[@alwaysdisputin9930]

@@FarOut-n6b I'm not saying taxi driver is in the right but if the camera guy wasn't there then there wouldn't have been any violence. He baited the other guy into attacking. He pretty much said "I've caught you doing something illegal & I'm reporting you & you're going to lose your whole taxi career". That's some serious master baiting

[@Goodstegosaurus]

It's insanity to me that you have to be put on hold now when you call 999 in London...

[@WATCHINGTHEWATCHERS]

The responce is calculated by the risk, for example if there was a weapon involved or a physical attack then there would be a rappid response.

[@thebrowns5337]

ever watch the TV documentary series 'Ambulance'? People in emergency situations waiting 8 hours just for the ambulance, the wait if/when they make it to casualty will be even longer. We pay the highest taxes we have in 70 years, our national debt is the highest it's been in decades... where has our money all gone?

[@blahqwe]

Tory rule.@@thebrowns5337

[@zed351]

@@WATCHINGTHEWATCHERS You miss the point that the call was *on-hold* so the police at that point knew nothing of the type of report. The operator is not the police, they are a telephone operator who then connects you to police, fire, ambulance, coastguard.

[@GeeEmJay]

@@WATCHINGTHEWATCHERSor whether your feelings have been hurt online

[@jimreece7615]

His taxi licence needs to be revoke immediately, imagine his behaviour towards a member of public in the back of his taxi.

[@a.c.4732]

In an already stressful situation , why do you have to repeat EVERYTHING to the emergency call handlers five or six times ?? " He's stabbed you 12 times ? No , it's 15 times now ! 15 times you say ??? No , it's 20 times now , I've just died ... " Their calls are all recorded ( to fill in any "gaps" ) Replay Mike's above vid and listen . Then add on the amount of time he was on hold at the beginning. We all deserve better . And yes , I HAVE been in a similar situation and it's much more than a little frustrating .

[@pete904ni]

999 putting you on hold on a random weekday is insane

[@0casey963]

Thought the same imagine if this guy attacked him again

[@ytr8989]

The police didn’t show up.

[@andysteele5707]

Its quicker and easier to order a Chinese takeaway delivery than it is for police assistance.

[@blahqwe]

So depressing. And the UK is supposed to be a first world country?@@andysteele5707

[@danbul5853]

9:42 the irony of a cyclist going past with no hands while texting as you destroy someones livelihood for being on his phone while not moving at all

[@JM-rm3lt]

Illegal is illegal

[@danbul5853]

@@JM-rm3lt victimless crime

[@JM-rm3lt]

@@danbul5853 until the time it injures or kills someone

[@CyclingMikey]

I can deal with only one traffic offence at a time, and I'm just a witness, so I couldn't do anything about that cyclist anyway. Also, be aware that half of my countrypeople ride without hands. It's very common in the Netherlands. Stationary phone drivers are still dangerous for many reasons: 1) The people using their phones when stationary are often the same people using them when moving. Being caught whilst stationary is a co-incidence, not a defence. It's easier for me to catch them when stopped, but so many were also seen using their phones when moving. 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 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.

[@mikelawrence274]

Multiple cameras, two eye witnesses and he says you're lying, you couldn't make it up. The last time I saw something like this there was a little guy shouting The Plane, The Plane!

[@SteveLoughran]

I see that he's aware that using a phone while driving is a six point offence; can't plead "I didn't know it was illegal"

[@thebrowns5337]

and he admitted he was using it for two minutes.

[@michaelgreene8257]

In fairness the cabbie said it was only a minute, that would be so reassuring and taken into consideration by a magistrate !

[@MikeEves]

Incriminated himself right of the bat.

[@saitamatf6016]

“ I want that bloody camera” it's mine 😭😂😹😹

[@your_uncle_barry_6700]

Breaks the law, gets upset you're going to report him, so he panics and tries to rob you. Madness!

[@Ryan-pz2wh]

Low IQ behaviour

[@sharpvidtube]

So thick too, had he got the camera, he would be in a lot more trouble.

[@bjthedjdutchdude1992]

And he did not move back to give space

[@your_uncle_barry_6700]

He's also lucky that it was Mikey he tried to Rob and not someone who would have reacted in a more violent manner

[@Ryan-pz2wh]

Low ĩQ behaviour

[@Hill_Walker]

It's for the judge to "read the circumstances on the road" not Mikey. The judge can read those circumstances and the sentencing guidlines, and rightly give the driver their 6 points.

[@compostjohn]

Can't believe the police didn't follow up! This guy isn't fit to be a cabbie, with anger issues on top of not following the highway code.

[@thebrowns5337]

there seems to be a deliberate move to enable cabbies to misbehave.

[@Cous1nJack]

Law. Some rules are laws but all laws are laws

[@alwaysdisputin9930]

@Compostjohn - the reason the cops didn't follow up is that 1) they DGAF about phone use at 0 mph 2) CyclingMikey caused the taxi driver distress by repeatedly saying he was going to harm his career. Thus CyclingMikey harassed the driver. If he hadn't said anything then no assault would've occurred.

[@philipreid2542]

@@alwaysdisputin9930 lovely bit of victim blaming. Seems you're even thicker than the cabbie. Congratulations

[@compostjohn]

@@alwaysdisputin9930 I don't agree with your analysis.

[@marcothorsen950]

A fragile ego ! If he was that bothered about his Licence/Livelihood. He wouldn't of been playing games on his phone. Typical double standards. Take care Mikey. This could of ended worse than it was. Your such a nice genuine guy. Please stop interacting with people you've caught breaking the Law. You've got the evidence. That should be enough. Stay safe ..

[@paulstoakes466]

Stopping and telling the driver of the vehicle who has used the phone that they are going to be reported to the police and get 6 points and a fine can only end up very bad one day for Mike. There are plenty of aggressive people out there with weapons they are not scared to use. Just do the capture video and not goad the person who offended. Being cynical if Mike didn't generate and record an interaction it wouldn't get the KZbin views.

[@paulannable3734]

Of a nice day.

[@125brat]

​@@paulannable3734👍😁

[@Sammy-r2h]

@@paulannable3734haha brilliant!

[@Saranda4787]

Wouldn't *have

[@peckelhaze6934]

This is utterly disgusting behaviour by that cab driver. No one forced him to play games and deserves sacking. Nice to have support from the public.

[@poonchild]

I hope people are as forgiving as you are here in your time of need.

[@alwaysdisputin9930]

@peckelhaze6934 - you're being naive. This fake Batman is harassing people by: 1) gathering evidence of minor lawbreaking e.g. driving briefly on the pavement 2) informing the victim & trying to make them feel that they're going to lose their licence & job 3) baiting them into trying to steal the evidence 4) Thus ensuring that they do lose their job. 5) then humiliating them & stirring up hate against them by putting it on YT for clicks & ad revenue. This is why the cops didn't want anything to do with it.

[@marcusmollyero4210]

Haha are you for real ? His verbal reasoning was bad enough but then he launches into attack mode in an attempt to take the camera - technically attempted robbery !! Just because Mikey remained calm and professional doesn't mean the incident should be trivialised. If he was happy to behave like that 'on camera', imagine what he would be like without the camera running.@@JohnSmith-nk9xq

[@ZakBlueCatGurus]

Your going to get a reaction by telling people u will report them. Just report them, when they get their fine and points that's the deterrent. Seems by telling them I will report you, you want a reaction for views.

[@th3d3wd3r]

and? Oh, it's "you're", not "your", btw

[@ThatGoth]

If there was any chance of him keeping his licence before there isn't now. He clearly admitted he was going to steal your camera and admitted being on the phone but then lied about both lol

[@GilesWendes]

Has TfL done anything though?

[@ThatGoth]

@@GilesWendes I'm going to guess yes as his licence number is now registered to a different car (a Tucson) and the name associated is not likely his name.

[@GilesWendes]

@@ThatGoth That just says he got a new car?

[@ThatGoth]

@@GilesWendes Not unless he downgraded and has a traditionally Muslim name.

[@SotonCueMan]

@@GilesWendes But probably a private hire and not a black cab if it's a Tucson. So a minor win in that all his rides will now be logged in future rather than just someone flagging him down on the street.....

[@paulmartin-lawrence2754]

You stayed incredibly calm that whole time. I am in awe! Very well done .

[@InsomniacBogart]

You handled that tense situation very well. I have zero critiques on your behaviour, you never know what people think or how they will react to what you do or what they perceive that you are doing. Keep up the good work, Mike!

[@Zerpentsa6598]

Be careful. You have lots of enemies.

[@bestbehave]

@@Zerpentsa6598 only precks who don't know how to drive, and they're everyone's enemies

[@namcat53]

No, Mikey has many friends and supporters who will protect him from ridiculous goons who threaten and assault good people.@@Zerpentsa6598

[@jc.live.zip10]

There's no way he has passed the knowledge that cab driver, he looked like a nutter 😆

[@SeahorsesJay]

"Nutter" never ceases to make me laugh. So British 😂

[@EvenBigger-Brother]

Disturbing and senseless behaviour . Don't think he is fit to be in charge of a pedalo at a boating lake , let alone alone a london cab .

[@brimans3092]

All the new EV cars have touchscreens so is it illegal to turn your AC on or whatever function is now on the touchscreen?

[@analogkidabc]

That's one cab I'll never use. He's a danger to the public.

[@ItsMe-kj2xb]

Does he still have a license? Would you want him driving you around?

[@ArrowOfTruth01]

You're much more patient than I am! Panicking individuals are so dangerous, I wouldn't try to talk to them at all. Stay safe!

[@DunedainAkkarin]

Well, it's content, and potentially depending on how the taxi driver conducted himself while talking to Mike, he may have given Mike something to consider. Obviously, it went completely off the rails.

[@RKhanux4zo]

This is how you get KZbin views

[@Twowheelsandtattoos-jo9jm]

I wanted to jump through the tv and help so Im glad those people stopped and helped. You’re a hero mikey you potentially save lives with every person you catch

[@greeney76]

A hero 😂😂😂😂😂

[@thenewbeester]

I can't believe that this cabbie has potentially DESTROYED his life in less than 10 minutes.... Driving without care and attention, Assault, Attempted Theft... I'm GENUINELY stunned 😳 i was shouting at the TV...."What are you doing ?!".🤔

[@seattlebikecammer3347]

Hopefully the cabby gets put in prison!

[@SeahorsesJay]

Destroyed his life? You're massively overestimating policing in this country if you think he'll be reprimanded for any of that.

[@4nderone]

I love those two bystanders. What upstanding members of the public.

[@FFVoyager]

Phone use and assault? He should lose his licence.

[@JamesBrown-lc4fw]

I’m guessing he will

[@dw4525]

He needs to be evicted and living on the streets

[@alangordon1677]

A few days ago I watched a video where a police inspector was arguing with an auditor. The police inspector was not happy that the auditor was not responding to his commands, so he arrested him on the grounds he was causing Alarm, Distress and Harassment. At no point did the auditor touch the police inspector yet he was still arrested. This taxi driver physically attacked Mikey and tried to steal his property and the police did nothing. No wonder most of the citizens of this country have lost respect for the police service. Clearly this driver should be prosecuted for his actions and lose his taxi licence for his use of the phone. HE HAS NOBODY TO BLAME FOR HIS ACTIONS BUT HIMSELF.

[@Jim--Bob]

I think the driver was in a very bad mood that afternoon following a catastrophic visit to his barber.

[@a.c.4732]

the number plate is registered to a room at Broadmoor 😉

[@adinigel]

He really doesn't want to accept responsibility for his own actions!

[@Oakland510]

Mikey in the case of this happening again. Do you live stream to a cloud/channel ? In case one of these drivers delete the recording

[@TheReverendJones-lv5bz]

He probably has an app that will automatically upload to the cloud when you start recording, I heard him say that he did have another camera so even if the thug cab driver had have got the phone it wouldn’t have made much difference, it’s just a shame the 🐷 didn’t do their job properly!

[@Oakland510]

@@TheReverendJones-lv5bz I see, great to hear!

[@thebrowns5337]

​@@TheReverendJones-lv5bz no need for that. Remember there are thousands less of them than there used to be and the tory hostile environment, stoking hatred and encouraging law breaking, as well as the decimation of mental healthcare and social services, makes their job a lot harder than it used to be. They are people doing a job and trying to help within set confines. What do you do to try and help others?

[@ImranAli-ps1rz]

To stop a man from earning a living is akin to killing him. Dave Chappel

[@CyclingMikey]

He did it to himself though, knowing the penalty that TfL impose, he still chose to be a carrot and use his phone whilst driving.

[@ImranAli-ps1rz]

@@CyclingMikey if God was to take us to task for every sin we ever did we would all be in hell suffering with pain and agony.

[@CyclingMikey]

Sure, but this is stuff that's dangerous to society, dangerous to you and me. He needs to do better, and if he no longer touches his phone behind the wheel, then job done. I don't think he got any consequences for either his phone use or his attempted robbery. Ramadan Mubarak to you.@@ImranAli-ps1rz

[@kudosbudo]

Taxi man is the only one stopping himself from earning a living

[@Chilli_Tea]

@@ImranAli-ps1rz no mate, they're called laws ya melon, you break them you get punished. It's an utterly simplistic rule, disturbing you don't understand that.

[@Whulewis]

Really well done mikey the “no please don’t report it” is so funny to me, as he knew what he was doing when he was on the phone… he knows it’s illegal 😂

[@GilesWendes]

This is the second (at least) cabbie who's got away with phone driving by escalating it so far the police have to be involved. WTF?

[@Batters56]

Exactly, how can the moral of this story be: sit in your car and it’s a certain six points and possible ban or get out of your car and into an altercation with Mikey and you have a much better chance of getting away with it!

[@JustSomeVideos0]

Did you raise it with it TFL? That driver shouldn't be responsible for the safety of passenger. Given that he quite clearly said he was going to rob you of your Gopro and assaulted you in the process of the attempted theft I would have highlighted the incident to the police. And the statute of limitations is 3 years so still plenty of time.

[@garyevans8116]

He committed a moving car offence and then tried to rob you. He’s definitely not intelligent. He needs to be removed from being a cabbie.

[@garyevans8116]

@@alanboyd9013 Yes it doesn’t look like he’s very intelligent does it.

[@garyevans8116]

@@CustardSpace I would have thought they would still have to do the knowledge because what if they dont have a satnav

[@Ryan-pz2wh]

I’m surprised the cabbies, out of all drivers who are literally known to have to do 100s of hours of studying to become a cab driver do not know the phone law and its implications. I’m starting to think this goes beyond just phone driving and drivers acknowledging the law, but rather CM is unintentionally bringing light to us a bigger problem with our society and culture: our unhealthy addiction to looking at our phone screens. (Even to the point of where doing so risks our jobs). I think we should be asking ourselves as a society why we feel the need to look at the screen so much regardless of if we are in a car or at home.

[@_Ben4810]

I thought also those new London taxis are all geared up with built-in hands free connection & a large info screen specifically because cabbies may have to legally use a fixed device whilst driving.

[@garyevans8116]

@@_Ben4810 he wasn’t making a phone call. He was playing a game. He will be able to play his game now because he won’t be a cabbie anymore. Hopefully.

[@henreereeman8529]

Taxis should not be treated as if they are somehow far superior to cars. Sure, they can carry a few more people and do not need to be parked, but they still generate a lot of traffic due to their poor space efficiency and pollute a lot too. Even electric taxis still pollute with particles from brake-pads and wheels. Trains, trams, bikes and buses are the future of urban mobility.

[@stephenhann1982]

After this, he'll have to go into the rickshaw taxi business

[@COL-1]

Wow! I can't believe a cab driver would go to such lengths as to attempt to steal your camera, this guy is vile and also quite stupid as he knew the camera was rolling while he was trying to grab it, yet minutes later he starts pleading his innocence and saying "he's lying" what a doofus! As for the phone use he deserves no special treatment, as a cab driver he should know better.

[@AD-53]

I would never text while driving l just play snooker 😂😂

[@deusintus2440]

They send four to seven police for a man with a camera because someone feels uncomfortable, being recorded in public, and police don't want to turn up when a man commits an assorted and attempted robbery. Typical of the police.

[@akaski777]

Auditors have blue light police on them straight away for filming a building

[@neilthorpe7650]

2 questions: What type of auditor films buildings? And why are police involved?

[@zed351]

@@neilthorpe7650 Obvious answer: Use the power of the device in your hand to watch them right here on KZbin.

[@neilthorpe7650]

@@zed351 I deal with auditors at work and they’re a pain in the arse, so I’d rather not watch them on KZbin.

[@Ryan-pz2wh]

That’s because the places they tend to film are police station or other secure premises which using some basic logic a police station has police in it. I’ve just solved your question dummy

[@MikeKey-y7l]

If he didn’t want to lose his license then he shouldn’t have been on the phone

[@pooooornopigeon]

He went Snooker loopy😂😂😂

[@highdownmartin]

Fack orf! Very good

[@MichaelAbbott-sl2di]

😂

[@archivepaul]

In this case, I actually feel sorry for the cab driver. I believe he'd learnt his lesson after being caught. If his livelihood is being threatened, then it's understandable that he would have felt a degree of panic. Surely not every case needs to be reported, does it?

[@acethedriver2895]

The cabbie deserves jail time for trying to tamper with evidence.

[@zed351]

" I believe he'd learnt his lesson after being caught." He doesn't look the sort that would learn from it.

[@Saranda4787]

"Surely not every case needs to be reported" 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@archivepaul]

@@Saranda4787 I imagine you'd snitch on everyone for the slightest thing.

[@robdavies82]

It annoys me when they say “I was in slow traffic, doing 1mph”. So if that is ok, is 2mph? 3mph? There can’t be a minimum speed for this, because then they’ll just keep arguing that a bit extra is ok.

[@thebrowns5337]

the distraction lasts well into when you speed up to the limit anyway so it's not a valid excuse. Plus 2 tonnes running you over at 2 or 30mph still hurts.

[@is94227]

If this would happen on a public beach, you would be in trouble. Definitely double standards...

[@CyclingMikey]

This is the public highway, not a beach. Don't be so fscking stupid.

[@is94227]

@pinpinpoola it's not about driving on a beach, it is about filming people and violate their privacy...

[@is94227]

@pinpinpoola I would like to see you filming half naked people and topless women on the beach, getting away with it 🤭

[@t5jerry]

Well well well, he took the." knowledge" to pass his taxi examination, yet doesn't possess the knowledge to realise he can't use his phone 😮 I think he's the type who's previously done the same sort of thing by his attitude and he's got his just dessert, YEE HAR, cowboys yesterday and attempted robbery today Mikey, what are you posting tomorrow....👽👾🔭📡

[@MikeEves]

Imagine justifying robbery to a judge because he didn't want six points....

[@leaveourstatuesalone.3378]

Wow, from using his phone whilst driving, to street robbery, assault, what a tool. You must report this attempted robbery, if he had of got that camera off you, he would have been gone, you would never have seen it again,

[@spongebob8678]

one day this mikey guy will pick on the wrong guy...i fully understand the taxi drivers anger..

[@AstronomyWales]

His anger at being caught breaking the law? Mikey didn't do anything to him, he did it to himself when he decided playing a mobile game was more important than concentrating on the road.

[@centuriontaxi]

That cabbie's taxi looked cracking inside . Makes ours look rubbish . Hope it's not his cab because that's a shit load of finance to pay with no job .

[@thebrowns5337]

He knew the risks when he decided to endanger members of the public

[@Liam3015]

It's not, they're a company, my cousin is one of his colleagues.

[@vrtinternational9841]

Why they always so aggressive? These black cabs, they always wrong, wrong with driving, wrong with their opinions, and still feeling so arrogant. Ban Black cabs. They up to no good. Everything starts with their ballooned prices. What a shame

[@debramitchell53]

Mikey, I really appreciate what you do, but as soon as you agreed to stop and chat to the taxi driver I thought that was a big mistake (as it unfortunately turned out to be). The taxi driver committed attempted robbery (as well as the driving offence). If the taxi driver wasn’t at least prosecuted for the driving offence then that is absolutely outrageous and in your position I would also make a formal complaint to the police and TFl. I wouldn’t trust getting in his taxi as he unhinged☹

[@borderlands6606]

As soon as the guy chose to do a U-turn and follow Mikey, the situation had escalated. No surprises the bloke got physical when he realised events were out of his control.

[@JustSomeVideos0]

@@borderlands6606 Agree. And when he stopped talking and started pacing it was a clear sign of escalation. When people are screaming and shouting it usually means they're trying to persuade you something. When they stop means they've decided to go down another route.

[@SteveLoughran]

Yeah: say "pull ahead into that bay" and then just cycle across the park ASAP

[@T4TipsGuides]

I'd say it is a mistake to engage with a driver who is outside the vehicle. Especially if they have turned around to come and find you. This bloke is a nutcase. He isn't sorry at all. Trying to blame Mikey and then attacking him. Unstable freak. Even after trying to steal the camera, he returns and still tries to plead his case and blame Mikey. I've never seen anything like it.

[@FishingFrustrationsUK]

your not above the law taxi driver

[@alwaysdisputin9930]

yeah either is CyclingMikey. criminal harassment 1) gather evidence of minor lawbreaking e.g. driving briefly on the pavement 2) inform the victim that he's got dirt on them & try to make them feel that they are going to lose their licence & job 3) then bait them into trying to steal the evidence 4) then put the video on YT for clicks & ad revenue (thus humiliating & stirring hatred) 5) possibly also demands money & sexual favours

[@grahvis]

I've said it before, I will never be convinced that a driver who has a switched on phone in their lap ready to use at any time, does not use it while moving.

[@manzajazz9025]

HI Mikey, I have been watching your video's for a couple of years now, and I do think you are doing the right thing in reporting these phone drivers etc, but I strongly feel it would be much better for everyone if you declined from getting into conversation with them. If you say nothing, there won't be any repercussions . Safety first Mikey!

[@leaveourstatuesalone.3378]

But that is a big part of what makes these videos, as you say you been watching for a couple of years, you would not be returning if there was no interaction.

[@damionlee7658]

​@@leaveourstatuesalone.3378 don't judge other's interest in videos by what interests you, then you can avoid spouting nonsense like that.

[@leaveourstatuesalone.3378]

@@damionlee7658 I’ll judge how and when I like Damion, so shut your trap 👍🏿

[@damionlee7658]

@@leaveourstatuesalone.3378 ohhh, there's a real tough guy in front of your keyboard... Muppet.

[@manzajazz9025]

HI , I fully understand your point about the entertainment value of Mikey's videos, but up to now,although he has had some near-misses, nothing serious has happened yet. Maybe if he gets involved with the wrong person (there are some very dangerous people out there) and he is badly injured or worse, then our "entertainment value" might not be as important. As you may know, just the wrong look at some people can cause a bad reaction, never mind about telling people your going to report them to the police, It only takes one bad one! Take care Mikey.@@leaveourstatuesalone.3378

[@10beanz]

Wow, that turned nasty quickly. Just don't use a phone while driving, it's that simple. Keep up the great work.

[@seanbumstead1250]

I wouldn't talk to him you never know what people might do

[@sugargliderdude]

drama gets more views, thats why

[@aljaliah6868]

100% Agree , Mikey is a little bit too trusting on many occasions, some would call that being stupid !!! The guy turned aggressive , he knows he can lose his livelihood , at that moment he may just do anything !!!

[@Irishgamer01]

Why is he cycling in middle of road? Sum cyclist in dangering mans living.

[@CyclingMikey]

Don't use your phone when driving, and you won't endanger your own living. As for my cycling position - it's just normal and legal filtering.

[@jmac4513]

​@@CyclingMikeyyou're a mug, stop cycling so close to people's cars it dangerous

[@jamesclaydon8373]

The camera never lies 10:33

[@davidreid5672]

Mikey, he should of settled for the "I'll think about it over night", and driven away with his fingers crossed, but no. He just lost it. Well done for holding it together, no-one should be subjected to this sort of behaviour.

[@Visablenow]

No way, he left a anxious stressful guy. Mercy is something people need, this gives hope leading to change.

[@JamieW-o7b]

It wasn't me, and if it was it was not my fault! The new British mantra!! Do you use a first or second class stamp if you need the police?

[@thebrowns5337]

Whichever you use your case will be ignored as the tories need to convince people cutting tens of thoushands of Police officers and staff actually reduced crime. Sadly there are many folk like this cabbie, i imagine, that will believe them.

[@user-ht9fr6eh9u]

fs mate he spent 3 years earning that badge, wheres your mercy. They are working class guys looking after families

[@phillwainewright4221]

I wouldn't have gone over to 'chat' with him. He deserves to lose his licence. Cabbies, more than anyone, should follow the rules. He was on his phone while driving, end of. He repeatedly admitted it. As for the assault, he should have been charged for that, along with attempted robbery.

[@J2897Tutorials]

12:08 - _"I do apologise, Sir."_ _"You panicked over the camera... I do understand. I'm not going to make any issue over that."_ 13:25 - _"And he tried to take the camera off you?"_ _"Yes."_

[@nohackmeirl9509]

Wow, you really have to go on hold for an emergency police call? And then it takes so long to get them to speak or get you help.

[@SteveLoughran]

Wait till you try to get an ambulance

[@thebrowns5337]

Broken tory Britain

[@zed351]

Yes, I was on hold for several minutes at around 7am one weekday. I was astounded.

[@SteveLoughran]

@@zed351 found the local fire brigade good for call-outs. Ambulance: took over half an hour when I had a seizure in august. As for A&E, that’s an experience steveloughran.blogspot.com/2021/11/achievement-unlocked-collarbones.html

[@ThunderFist1978]

How in the world is the cabbie claiming you’re lying when he knows your camera caught everything?! The criminal mindset never ceases to me amaze me.

[@popegreg23]

Mikey an anarchist? 😂😂😂😂😂

[@thebrowns5337]

This taxi driver is aping tory mp behaviour - breaking the law, lying despite obvious irrefutable evidence, calling decent people 'anarchists'... it's absolutely frightening to see what the right wing have done to the UK over the last 14 years.

[@popegreg23]

@@thebrowns5337Yeah it’s same here in the US but it’s always Antifa. At least we’ve had elections and a chance to vote them out.

[@samcadwallader2899]

The worst thing about this is that this dangerous and violent individual is still out there without punishment. If the police won't punish him surely TFL should remove his taxi licence? If it hasn't been reported to them Icertainly am going to. I don't want that guy driving me around town.

[@boilerroombob]

Well-done uncle Mikey stand firm 😊

[@drama772]

Uncle Mikey? Did he groom you?

[@jonwyatt3694]

@drama772 'Uncle', in this case, references a person that is mindful & concerned for other people's welfare. It is also a title of respect. A favourite uncle is one that acts as a mentor, expanding the range of experiences available in life, that teaches a young family member their own skills. For example, how to fish, mechanics, magic tricks, whatever. Reducing your worldview to sexual innuendo is the habit of some inexperienced, frustrated young teens.

[@boilerroombob]

Thank drama sir that's exactly it 😊

[@drama772]

@@jonwyatt3694 Lol. You're a dick. Maybe if you lighten up a little the world will seem a better place.

[@drama772]

@@boilerroombob Did Jon also groom you?

[@philwww800]

Disgraceful....should be prosecuted for phone use while driving and for assault...It's not your fault he was using his phone and probably does use it regularly...Deserves to lose his taxi licence immediately.

[@elizabethtierney2233]

Utterly disgusting behaviour, He even lied when u had it all on camera. Hope he looses his licence, he should not be on the roads with mentality’s. Hope your ok Miley, I imagine you were a little shaken up x

[@I_am_Mr_Negative]

sad to see, I do feel sorry for him to be fair he messed up but I hope his job is safe and he learned a lesson

[@steventaylor6873]

His estimate of how long he was on the phone varied, from not at all, two seconds, a minute, and two minutes. If he would lose his license for the phone use for 6 months, then for what else happened I should be permanent.

[@anthonywest2989]

Great job to the people who stopped, a real credit, really well done, great couple ❤️❤️❤️