Have I just LOST my job? ROBOTAXIS are coming!

[@paulchilton7571]

Thanks Mark for a great insight u crazy kat I’m buying u a morning coffee ☕️

[@Markstaxidiaries]

@@paulchilton7571 That’s very kind of you Paul! I will raise the Costa cup to you! Many thanks and once again I appreciate your channel support 🙏🏻 🙏🏻

[@chombersSOpA]

Having a quiet weekend, only Dad's taxi duties to perform. One more week then a hernia op. Very happy to see one of Mark's video pop up.

[@Markstaxidiaries]

Hope the Op goes well! Thanks for watching

[@MrWillyMrBrightside]

Last time I was in London I was with friends from Nigeria who had never been to the UK, were visiting family. They found black cab drivers to be exceptional, so friendly and helpful giving lots of advice, I'm not a Londoner but I am English so I can give some help when it comes to getting around, but taxi drivers went above and beyond. No "self-driving car" will give you that level of service!

[@heleneburgess7674]

Irreplaceable, how could a robot be so engaging?? Great video as per usual, brilliant Thanks 😊

[@Taxi_lad]

Loved this! Especially the calling over along routes as I'm doing the knowledge currently! First video of yours I've watched Mark but will probably binge a few more now! 😃👍

[@Markstaxidiaries]

Thanks for watching I appreciate your support 🙏🏻

[@21whosonthethrone]

Nice 1 Again Mark👍👍 Top Vlog and information as always👌Looking forward to the next Vlog 👍👍

[@Markstaxidiaries]

Thanks 👍

[@jameskeys971]

Thanks for the brief history explanations you do from time to time ( Savoy Hotel ). Much appreciated!

[@Markstaxidiaries]

Glad you like them!

[@lisanorton4278]

Another great video. Thank you mark 👌

[@seeanda1]

Doing the knowledge via Mark, helps us Northerners get about when we get dragged down there by the Mrs on the annual shopping/show outing.

[@Markstaxidiaries]

Keep an eye on the credit card! Hope you enjoy your trips down here. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

[@seeanda1]

@@Markstaxidiaries I do enjoy using my favourite phrase “How much !!!” at least a dozen times a day while down there, love seeing there little faces light up when I use it 🤣

[@Markstaxidiaries]

@@seeanda1 haha

[@readstadee]

Nice one Mark 👍

[@mansooralitariq2129]

You should sell your voice to Apple for “Siri” 😀 very clear and beautiful accent for Black Cab Driver 😁

[@runarandersen878]

I the sort of mini or micro documentary’s you do, like the one on Savoy this time :)

[@skyepalmer5719]

Oh my, Pont St again for the Green Hut😂 Anyway, love that you come in from west London I get to see my area (Holland Park) and the surrounding areas that I know very well including all the "Hollands"😂 sped up on the videos. Mark is it better for me to carry cash for my cab journeys? I ask because you were pleased to get cash.

[@Markstaxidiaries]

We all like a little cash every now and then partly as we don’t have to pay card fees through the processing so it all goes to us. You’ll be seeing a lot more of west London in future videos, thanks again for your channel support 🙏🏻

[@kevinsmoother]

Have a look at the autonomous taxis in San Francisco called Waymo

[@martingundry4454]

Never knew that about the Savoy👍👍

[@listey]

Did I understand correctly that people park at Westfield because it's cheap and then get a taxi into the city? I would have thought that the cost of the taxis would be more than the savings from the parking.

[@Name-iq8te]

or.. y'know, the tube.

[@Zaylaci-x3k]

There is congestion tax plus parking...it adds up

[@Markstaxidiaries]

Yep my brothers always parks at Westfield then tubes it in. Thanks for watching

[@peterswinson326]

I'd say you've got between 2 and 5 years before the majority of taxis are automated and are a cheaper option, although I think there will always be a market for taxis with actual drivers especially in London, local knowledge about various venues and the novelty value of taking a black cab will among some of the reasons people may prefer it and pay a little extra for it

[@oneteaminbristolbcfc]

Thanks for this

[@simonjohnson8018]

Did you u-turn outside No1 Aldwych? That could be expensive.

[@Markstaxidiaries]

Yet to be trapped! But yes i U turned. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

[@jaserobert2758]

At the Euston station did you set down and pick up from the same spot? I thought in another vlog you said that they were separate areas? Or am I confused with another station?

[@Markstaxidiaries]

Yep just drop off there unless the Marshall’s want to put a disabled passenger in

[@Michael-hf5sr]

I used to rank at the Savoy a lot in the 90s never got a flyer I wonder if it’s still bent. As for Robot Taxi yes coming but will hit the minicabs first. As there are 100k minicabs in London they should worry.. I think Black Taxi has a lifespan of 25 years no more. Great video well done 👏.

[@Markstaxidiaries]

I have actually got a few flyers out of the Savoy but not many at all. Thanks for watching!

[@michaelslipman8853]

ranked up on Savoy Hotel many times and never gave it as thought i was on the right side in fact it seemed normal to me but after watching this i now see what you mean

[@JohnLovesSpain]

Robotaxi will be an opportunity for you. You can put your feet up at home or anywhere you want to and manage a small fleet or a single taxi. You manage/do cleaning/maintenance yourself or get other people to do it for you. You'll be able to leaverage your time much more than you can at the moment. Taking fares for 24 hours a day without driving sounds like a dream to me! Good luck, Tesla Robotaxis are coming sooner than people think. Have you seen what Elon has done with rockets.

[@Markstaxidiaries]

I still think safety will be the biggest issue before licensing can take place. The vehicles would defiantly struggle to do a U turn in London, may still be open to bullying from other drivers. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

[@zulfqarali905]

Hi mark like the way 😮you show your cab ali Walsall churckery up the walsall west midlands england junction 10 m6 Walsall churckery up the walsall

[@Markstaxidiaries]

Thanks for watching Ali! Hope life is good up Walsall way 🙏🏻

[@stevegee7593]

See MacMarster he has just been in U.S.A, and has been in a driver less taxi about 13 videos ago.

[@Markstaxidiaries]

Yes! I watched this guy before, I’ll hunt out that episode

[@mrjohncharlesbrown]

Mark what was your previous profession?

[@Markstaxidiaries]

I trained in theatre and have worked for the travel industry. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

[@frankberkemeier]

Nice one again. Cheers. Concerning robo-taxies. Not yet. Give it 10 to 15 years and it will be different. Problem is that human contact is getting less and less. So there will always be a market for London cabbies.

[@Markstaxidiaries]

I hope you’re right! I do think the technology is still way off. Thanks for watching

Hello Mark, why don’t you drop off at the new Euston Rank drop off area

[@Markstaxidiaries]

Such a pain getting into it I drop off at the old with the Marshall’s there. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

[@simatbirch]

This RoboTaxi idea is a total fantasy. Maybe in 50 years (maybe). But not now. We’re nowhere close.

[@X5493-c7p]

You obviously didn’t see Elon’s automation event, it’ll be here in less than five years, but NOT in this country as the current lot in charge are taking us back to the seventies 😂 Better get some candles for when the blackouts start :-)

[@Naturalmedicineprescription]

Elon says you should become a shepherd and avoid sparkplug ceramics

[@harvey455]

I don't think so , but I cautious about being put out of business 👍

[@thomasdunkley7867]

Very busy last night One in one out

[@twozerouk]

Mark I think your fairly safe for the moment from Musks robo dreams however I think theres vacancies in some of the rickshaw companies.

[@jaserobert2758]

Did i hear correctly that you said you get lots of punctured tyres? That sounds suss or very poor quality tyres

[@Markstaxidiaries]

It’s just that’s the vehicles is super heavy and eats into the surface much more, hence more punctures. Thanks for watching

[@vkd3562]

oh hey sun ☀️ (please come back)

[@alan9160]

I still want you saying " good morning you crazy cats " in another 30 years as you head off to work..!

[@Markstaxidiaries]

I’ll never be without those crazy cats! Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

[@firestarter1888]

Self driving tech wont work until everything is self driving.

[@johnfitzpatrick8410]

For autonomous vehicles to operate safely it would need every vehicle,Taxis,vans,cars,lorries,buses,etc ,to be the same ,and what will the insurance be?,also I wonder if the created autonomous Motor bikes & Cycles 😅

[@Markstaxidiaries]

Safety is paramount and that’s why licensing of these vehicles is going to be a problem. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

[@zulfqarali905]

Hi mark you are Londons greatest showman keep it up you ali walsall west midlands england junction 10 m6 Walsall churckery up the walsall 😊

[@Markstaxidiaries]

Thanks Ali! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@zulfqarali905]

Hi mark good morning hope you are doing a great job and having fun making some brilliant videos superstar Ali Walsall west midlands england junction 10 m6 Walsall churckery up the walsall west midlands england junction 10 m6 Walsall churckery up the walsall

[@thomasdunkley7867]

Games not dead.

[@GurungyNoHamuster]

Tesla started selling FSD in 2016, and the first beta came out in 2020. FSD is still in beta, and nowhere in the world allows FSD with no driver. Self-driving is obviously needed for the Cybercab and although there is a 4 year old beta, it still doesn't exist. 2026? A safe bet it won't be.

[@Bahlsted1]

None of you should be worried about that... I will rather have a person steering my taxi, than AI

[@CesarCastillo-vo4vd]

I don’t really know how black cabs charge soo much money when they allowed to use bus lanes . I don’t understand

[@simonjohnson8018]

The meter works on time and distance. Not every road has a bus lane.

[@Markstaxidiaries]

I think you’ve answered your own question. Pay a little more for use of your own lane that gets you to your destination quicker. We have passengers specifically getting in because they know we can use bus lanes. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

[@CesarCastillo-vo4vd]

@@Markstaxidiaries everybody pay road tax … you pay bus lanes ? No thanks

[@yohannesketema6907]

Mark, I guarantee you Robo cab will never have a sniff off London or Europe. Maybe in America and Canada with a massive road, Mr. Mask may lease the road for his crazy idea. This is the idea dead before its birth . We don't have any interest in the fantasy of a weirdo person idea. Don't give a second to worry about this, Mark.

[@Markstaxidiaries]

I agree! Rob taxis would probably be ok on a straight wide road with very little traffic, London would bamboozle them very quickly especially with the road works. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻