As a local, who cycles a £16 cab journey in about 7 minutes, these prices seemed ridiculous.. However, thinking about a group, or someone in a business suit, or a tourist, and the boat-load of expenses behind your business, knowledge you've learned, and a friendly door/door service, I think I get it now. Excelent series, busting so many mis-conceptions I've heard from people with "Uber"
@TomtheTaxiDriver Жыл бұрын
Thank you for stopping by! 🙌🏻🙏🏻 Yea it’s all down to circumstances. If I’m solo, I’m happy to walk across London. If I was late for a job interview, or end of a long day out with family/relatives… cab every time 🙌🏻
@eddiebrennan126 Жыл бұрын
It cost me 20 pounds from Stafford bus station to nova excel hotel Victoria dock
@stephaniestanley4712 Жыл бұрын
If I'm in London for work , I will ONLY use black cabs . I know they are safe and I get a door to door service.
@rhyswilliams78842 ай бұрын
I generally cycle everywhere in Central, but I was more than happy to spend £16 to get to the bike shop on Long Acre from Waterloo when one of my wheels seized. Whilst it is a folding bike, I probably couldn't get a bus, the tube required a change (and stairs) and an uber probably wouldn't take me. Plus, I don't like cycling over Westminster Bridge anymore after TFL ruined the cycle lanes.
@DadgeCity2 жыл бұрын
Black cabs are worth their weight in gold. We had an appointment and it turned out we were at the wrong place. No panic, I knew a taxi would pass within 60 seconds. Hopped in, cost a few quid, saved the day.
@DadgeCity2 жыл бұрын
We walked to the wrong place from the Tube. The cabbie we hailed had plenty of technology tyvm and dropped us right outside the correct building.
@Visablehand2 жыл бұрын
I checked these same fares on Uber London just now. For an XL Uber, the fares are roughly the same. The black cab has the advantage of being much quicker to pick up. If you are solo though, a regular Uber works out cheaper, but I find Uber in London to be a really poor service. They constantly cancel before picking you up as they fish for better fares. For a couple quid extra, just jump in a black cab and have a chat with the driver imo.
@Sierraomega19912 жыл бұрын
Hacks have the benifit of being accesabilty especially for mobility issues
@thehappyvanuk2 жыл бұрын
And Uber prices will change depending on demand. Bad weather, events going on, etc
@TomtheTaxiDriver2 жыл бұрын
@@thehappyvanuk exactly! Try the prices again when it rains!
@marcusrashid2 жыл бұрын
@@TomtheTaxiDriver it just started raining lol 😆
@ryanrazza17izGod2 жыл бұрын
The Uber surge fares are ridiculous
@k6kaysix6752 жыл бұрын
Central London is really weird for me as an occasional 'tourist' due to how every part has a completely different feel to it, as a result you feel like you've travelled far more than say the 3 mile journey between Kings Cross and Paddington if that makes any sense whatsoever! As a northerner King's Cross is special because it marks both the start and finish line of my London trip!
@matthewsmith27872 жыл бұрын
Same here
@wclifton968gameplaystutorials Жыл бұрын
I can definitely see that as a London Resident; The City of Westminster looks vastly different from outside Victoria Rly STN to say Cambridge Circus despite being only a
@k7450 Жыл бұрын
@@wclifton968gameplaystutorials you seem to be the stereotypical person from London who needs to make sure everyone knows they’re from London. Boooooring.
@ispi_video_photo2 жыл бұрын
About three years ago, I took a taxi from Waterloo to Euston. Came to about £12. Quite reasonable I thought, I was expecting more like £18 - 20. Gave the driver £20 anyway.
@modernarchive84862 жыл бұрын
Waterloo to Euston is a short and simple 11 minute journey on the Northern Line underground. Certainly not worth £20 in my view but to each their own.
@kphedges12 жыл бұрын
Thanks Tom for pointing out the dead time between fares, some days the jobs don't knit together easily.
@stevecampbell75892 жыл бұрын
I was working in London yesterday. I collected a load in Manchester on Wednesday PM for delivery at 8am yesterday morning at UCL School of Pharmacy on Brunswick Square. Delivered at 8.30am and then got told by my boss to find somewhere park in a 26t wagon. I cant remember the whole route I took to get in. I remember going over an under pass and down Gower Street and around Russel Square. After I left, I did drive past the Great Ormand Street Hospital twice as I had to come back out that way after a loop around. I ended up going up Bloomsbury Street aimlessly driving to find somewhere to park for a break and wait for a return load. Ended up parked opposite Aldi Local on the Kilburn High Road before getting a 'return' job from Erith upto Paisley near Glasgow.
@danmccauley802 жыл бұрын
Do you do a daily hire rate for tours of London etc, you seem extremely knowledgeable of not only the routes but also the history, which is amazing
@oldmanc2 Жыл бұрын
Yep. Check his Website
@WeirdSeagul2 жыл бұрын
I am jealous of people that take a trip like paddington to kingscross in a taxi. spending £15 when the tube is £2.50. the journey to the taxi ranks is not much further than hauling your bags to the tube
@thehappyvanuk2 жыл бұрын
Yeah but who is going to take the tube if the company is paying for it?
@Turtleneck102 жыл бұрын
@@thehappyvanuk very true, if I ain’t paying I’m gonna be the most comfortable I can be
@FatUglySadMan2 жыл бұрын
Could be a multitude of reasons why people want to take a taxi instead of a packed tube, why not just worry about yourself.
@pcjtech2 жыл бұрын
As a disabled person using the underground is pretty hard to do. You also learn a lot from a good taxi driver who are always friendly and very helpful.
@washx2k7552 жыл бұрын
@@pcjtech also it’d always pretty busy
@dsgb2 жыл бұрын
I recently discovered your channel Tom and as a northerner in Scotland who loves visiting London and is fascinated by this great city, I really enjoy your videos. All the best, Doug.
@alexdawson98122 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your fantastic content Tom, was you apart of the cabbies all lined up along the mall yesterday in respect for the queen? Looking forward to the next video mate
@TheFairway82 жыл бұрын
Fair enough when people ask directions but there has been numerous times when I’ve been flagged down simply to be asked directions then you see two or three cabs overtake you
@ryanrazza17izGod2 жыл бұрын
Bro your videos must be so much effort to make, I respect it. I love being able to see the metre too, wouldn’t mind it being a permanent thing
@middxmale96922 жыл бұрын
Meter ! Otherwise known as 'Hickory ( Dickory Dock) ( Clock )
@ryanrazza17izGod2 жыл бұрын
@@middxmale9692 apologies. Was debating which one I should use lol!
@anthonywhite7212 жыл бұрын
Afternoon Tom did you join the line of cabs on the mall last night to celebrating the Queen 🥲🥲
@stephenpeng74752 ай бұрын
I like your channel.i bought a LEVC for my daily driving in China.
@papis2002 Жыл бұрын
Taking a cab from Paddington to KGX seems mental when you can hop on the circle line for 12 minutes and under £3
@TomtheTaxiDriver Жыл бұрын
But with 4 people? Or when the tubes are down. In fact 5 or more people is probably cheaper than the tube
@matthewsmith27872 жыл бұрын
Always found the London taxi drivers to be friendly and helpful and prices were not as bad as I thought. Ubers etc are cheaper, but You get what you pay for
@ksm19852 жыл бұрын
Strange how these videos fascinate me, the wonders of KZbin. Cheers for your content 👍
@henrygooner33972 жыл бұрын
I don’t know why people should ask you how much you earn. I don’t get seen by my doctor and then ask him how much he earns. Great video Tom 👍🏻
@CallieMasters50002 жыл бұрын
Just FYI: if your doctor works at a state hospital, their salary is often a public record, so you can find out state paid salaries fairly easily. My state has a website for every public employee from janitor or road worker all the way up to the governor or college president.
@henrygooner33972 жыл бұрын
@@CallieMasters5000 And? Would you like to know how much I earn as a caretaker? Why does anyone want to know?
@MrBlazemaster5252 жыл бұрын
@@henrygooner3397 because yobs are obsessed with bragging about their paycheck lol
@henrygooner33972 жыл бұрын
@@MrBlazemaster525 😂😂😂 I should tell them mine I might get an handout 😂
@MrBlazemaster5252 жыл бұрын
@@henrygooner3397 as long as it's a straight quid even an honest wage-earner won't turn down extra!
@Destiny51090 Жыл бұрын
I think the question where all asking is make a video that shows what you make during each stop like on a average day and Mayb do a counter on the side of the screen
@johnkeogh1401 Жыл бұрын
Its his own business what he earns, in my very humble opinion
@ryanmitcham55222 жыл бұрын
How are the new highway code rules affecting you in London and as a taxi driver? The pedestrians crossings at 10:42 prompted the thought.
@hamzadhaoui132 жыл бұрын
Personally I would never think of taking public transport to go from the west end to Selfridges. Id just walk!
@seamusblack58762 жыл бұрын
Ten hour Shift! Back in the day Black Cats only had to do five to Six hours
@DarkRaiseSun2 жыл бұрын
Saw you the other day at traffic, said hello and how you looked tired haha maybe you remember, will probably see you again as I’m a motorcycle courier in london. Hopefully can take a pic next time!
@googleuser44672 жыл бұрын
Great contents and well presented. Please produce a video of you working in the taxi from Central London to Wimbledon and Morden.
@aamackie2 жыл бұрын
TfL also lists the proper tariffs used by the meters on their site. The actual lengths and times per 20p increment are very weird. Don't know what units if any they are meant to be in to give round numbers.
@Visablehand2 жыл бұрын
Love it Tom, been waiting for a new vid.
@tonyclifton2652 жыл бұрын
i love the london taxi service cos they're so professional and knowledgeable - easily the best taxi service in the world, and i've lived in NY, tokyo, Berlin, Geneva, HK and singapore and they are all sh1t compared to Ldn but do tourists ever complain about the prices? i took a london black cab from heathrow to my home in SW Ldn ( treated myself cos it was a business trip on expense account) and the fare cost £100! i know you guys are good but do people ever say the prices are mental? you have to expect competition to arise from uber etc when prices are so high..god bless and be lucky.
@walkamileinmyshoes70962 жыл бұрын
Another great video Tom. Thanks mate 👍🏽
@thealbagalavanter9986 Жыл бұрын
I like how the street you were going to take is called James Steeet its closed then you have to take Bond Street 007 would be proud lol 😆
@TomtheTaxiDriver Жыл бұрын
That’s a great observation! Never saw that!
@Pauldjreadman Жыл бұрын
I just come from the taxi challenge you had with Tom Scott.
@callumrsb Жыл бұрын
Why on earth was that cycle lane removed what you pointed out? Traffic will now just get worse…
@article21gdpr Жыл бұрын
your a credit to your proffesion young man
@CallieMasters50002 жыл бұрын
Now I know why I always get a bus or Tube: that's expensive!
@carlholbourne28452 жыл бұрын
Room for 5/6 people in a taxi so it works out cheaper than the tube for some families etc
@MrBlazemaster5252 жыл бұрын
you're not very good with money if you always travel solo in a cab
@mazzadude2 жыл бұрын
But you get to avoid mingling with the low lifes.
@matthewsmith27872 жыл бұрын
The tube is actually expensive I thought. It was about £27 a day for 4 people
@simonnlaroche54382 жыл бұрын
Brilliant as always Tom, very interesting!!
@davidw15182 жыл бұрын
I like the luxury of taking a taxi, but, for me, as a single person, it is very expensive! Tom, I have watched your video about the cost of running a cab, and I do not for one moment think that you earn too much from the metered fare. Every penny you earn is well-earned and well-deserved. But to spend £15 - £18 (about one-third of my average supermarket bill) to get from Paddington to Kings Cross, when I can travel free on the bus (I have a national bus pass, being over pensionable age), would feel like an unwarranted waste of money, unless I were in a great hurry and could not spare the time even to take the tube. Sorry, this is a bit of a pointless comment, but I do want you to appreciate that, much as I love taking a taxi, and much as you deserve the money, I simply can't afford to do it at all often!
@CallieMasters50002 жыл бұрын
In twenty years of living and visiting in greater London, I can remember every trip in a London taxi because it was such a rare occurrence. If you're a broke student, a low-paid worker commiting, or anybody transiting London on your own to get a train or plane, a taxi is definitely an expensive luxury. I can't even remember a time I was traveling with 5 other people that would bring the price down.
@alexisconnect29702 жыл бұрын
Hi Tom lovin the vid. I have a a question for you: I have watched recently the Ep1S1 of Sherlock and there is a taxi-chase scène (at min 52) in soho. Do you find this scene credible ? did the taxi take an optimal route ?
@qprisaac16082 жыл бұрын
what a show. One of those that make you want to move to London.
@TomtheTaxiDriver2 жыл бұрын
I definitely want to break that episode down, lots to get into
@jamescummings52742 жыл бұрын
I always get a cab when I'm travelling through London. I have a phobia of the Tube and hate the business. So getting a cab between stations just takes the stress out of it.
@albatroz14632 жыл бұрын
I’m flying to London this Monday hopefully I see your taxi around.
@exex93782 жыл бұрын
In the Manchester cab game, cabs generally start between 06.00 and 07.00 then 17.00 to 18.00 if you share a cab. I notice you start at what we would call the quiet period(afternoon)is this just because you find this fits into your life style or do you actually think it’s financially better?
@ianlove32 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing.
@harrysmith53532 жыл бұрын
Its interesting to see this my local tarrif is £4.50 for 1 miles then £1.80 a mile then tier 2 is £5.00 flag and 2.60 a mile .
@b34rdy2 жыл бұрын
And i thought we were expensive up here in scotland...yikes.
@harrysmith53532 жыл бұрын
@@b34rdy monday to friday most of out jobs are withing 2 miles . Weekend night surrounding areas maximus make 30 quid for 12 miles . Last year working 30 hours could do a grand a week doing nights . Now demand has gone and private hires are pretty much dead in water.
@b34rdy2 жыл бұрын
@@harrysmith5353 pretty much the same up here, now that the festival has finished and the schools are back. i did have a good summer though so cant really complain.
@roboko66187 ай бұрын
I've gotten in a black cab once in my life and watching that price ticker tick up the whole journey and not knowing what it's going to finally cost was the most anxiety inducing thing in my life. I never rode a black cab again after that. Judge me how you will.
@jakecortez4795Ай бұрын
It’s a cab.. what do you expect
@mach1nefan Жыл бұрын
i’m always intrigued by the stories of catastrophic urban planning (bike lanes) you tell!
@TomtheTaxiDriver Жыл бұрын
Yep, it’s why Euston road was removed in both directions.
@gary636932 жыл бұрын
5:33 i think she is hailing for a cab?
@wclifton968gameplaystutorials Жыл бұрын
Now compare London cabs to ones in "Not in London but probably should be" such as those in Epsom & Ewell Borough Council or Slough District Borough Council
@richardtalbot87692 жыл бұрын
I often only do Waterloo to Euston and vice versa when I have luggage as the steps in the tube are a pain. Istr one way is cheaper than the other.
@luisstransport2 жыл бұрын
Great video
@airplane3122 жыл бұрын
It nice to know what started price is and it nice that driver let person know what idea end price might be. I also you can not say I earned this end a day and say I earned this in one week. The only way to say it is taking a week or month times by 52 weeks or 12 months. To get idea what going be for whole year not including expenses.
@barrygower6733 Жыл бұрын
Back around 1970, I worked as a computer operator in Throgmorton Avenue and if things went wrong I’d take a cab from the Royal Exchange to Clapham Junction because the Drain had stopped running. The fare on the meter was usually a bit less than eight bob, so a 10/- note covered it, keep the change.
@ibs50802 жыл бұрын
Hi Tom. Can we expect in the next little while a video from you along the lines of "What was it like being a taxi driver in London during the events for our very dearly departed Queen"?
@TomtheTaxiDriver2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, it's a great idea but sadly I haven't captured the events despite a lot of changes to how I drive in London. I will be with the Magical Taxi Tour this weekend so will also be unable to capture this weekend.
@weloveutd12 жыл бұрын
Dundee starting price £3.20
@RonRicho5 ай бұрын
Another good video, Tom Thanks. Do you have a video devoted to tipping. What percent to tip?
@mfurmyr2 жыл бұрын
A trip like Paddington to KC would in Oslo cost around 18-19 pounds in my taxi company.
@beherenowz2 ай бұрын
As a general rule of thumb, t's about a pound a minute
@rogerphillips72702 жыл бұрын
Compared to Hong Kong. In HK, flagfall is HKD23.50 for 2km, about £2.40. London flagfall seems to be £3.80. How far does that take you?
@Radictor442 жыл бұрын
Would be great to hire you out Tom as a personal London tour guide hehe
@TomtheTaxiDriver2 жыл бұрын
I will be reopening bookings soon, please subscribe to my Sunday summary for more info.
@sxley8982 жыл бұрын
Takings? On average - hours worked, taken fares = per week and/or month? And decuctions explaianed to give a true overall figure? No smoke and mirrors Tom.
@steve17hpe2 жыл бұрын
It's frowned upon to talk money in most work places.
@dillon173 ай бұрын
To me, drivers needing to memorize tons of streets, is insane.. Im so used to Madrid nad barcelona, where they just used GPS..
@chriswilliams48742 жыл бұрын
Tom, do you ever do pickups from stadiums after football? Leaving White Hart Lane Weds night and looking to go a few miles west of there still in Zone 3, I was dying for a black cab to save me from the rain but I can never get any joy on the apps or see one for hire. I really try to avoid Uber but it does seem harder to get a cab once you’re outside central London. Heading to the stadium cabs on the apps often cancel on me after initially accepting. Maybe 2.5 miles to Tottenham isn’t long enough journey for them if they’ve got to come and get me first near Turnpike Lane. Cheers
@chriswilliams48742 жыл бұрын
P.s. love your vids - if I ever get you as my cabbie in central I’ll be giving you a huge tip for the hours of entertainment and learning these vids have given me!
@middxmale96922 жыл бұрын
It's not worth the Hassle / Traffic 🚥... Earn just as much or MORE in Central ( or anywhere ! )
@marlonclark26772 жыл бұрын
Tom, would like a video about you chatting about induced demand. For example London is making it worse for drivers so people chose not to drive. This will effect taxi drivers and construction workers but benefits The whole population by having cleaner air. I realise you have some bias as it’s your job but would like to know what you think about it. Cheers
@wendykeithjones63348 ай бұрын
I would use a black cab if I needed to and would pay the fare happily but I would feel obliged to tip which I resent as no one ever tips me in my job. So if it came to £13.20 I feel that the driver would expect £15 at least and I’d feel bad for giving exactly £13.20
@TomtheTaxiDriver8 ай бұрын
Not at all. Getting paid the legal amount on the meter is fine. It took me a while to figure out why people tip. And it’s not necessarily because of the service. It is a trust token. Because I provide the goods/service up front, and then the customer pays at the end. It’s a way of returning the trust. A bit like paying your barber after a haircut. Or paying the bill in the restaurant after you’ve eaten.
@wendykeithjones63348 ай бұрын
@@TomtheTaxiDriver thanks for replying Tom 🙌. Btw, I’ve watched all of your videos and they are excellent, illuminating and entertaining 👍
@oneteaminbristolbcfc2 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@seemeinspring5518 Жыл бұрын
What's the map to use to illustrate the route? Love the videos btw
@shavava12 жыл бұрын
Love your videos! I live in Battersea (SW11) area and barely ever see black cabs! Do you often come down south west? Would love to have a journey with you one day! Cheers.
@TomtheTaxiDriver2 жыл бұрын
Yea! SW11 is quite a popular drop for me in the evenings. Frequently return via Battersea Church road or Battersea Bridge Road without a job.
@stevenmorralee10402 жыл бұрын
65 PDS Heathrow Airport to Earls Court by Cab
@yoshiadams23492 жыл бұрын
Tom
@FoxDren Жыл бұрын
7:52 the obvious solution is replacing it with a PeLiCon crossing
@abzeali952 жыл бұрын
Not from London all these street names remind me of the Monopoly board, I like seeing the actual places
@TheL1842 жыл бұрын
Hey Tom, do you ever come across issues when you wish to charge the taxi. I would expect you know lots of hidden gems that I expect you won't share! I probably do the same mileages some days in central as you would as a protection driver, it's only now I've decided to take out a Polestar 2 to arrive in January that I'm starting to engage my brain in the attention to detail of smart places to consider, what with time of day and of course going after the same chargers like everyone else on the road in need of charge. I see some cabbies who like a spot by modern hall park which is a way out by south Wimbledon but yeah, I get their intentions, just interested to know your approach to the charging situation out there 👍
@McLovin-lw6wt2 жыл бұрын
See you today at Heathrow mate with your GF , so thought best not to approach you, I was the dodgy looking guy with the cap on 🤣..anyway keep up the good content
@TomtheTaxiDriver2 жыл бұрын
Haha well spotted! no dramas! I saw Martin Clunes whilst I was waiting
@nishanckarunatillake3361 Жыл бұрын
Tom I must say I am prob not one of black-cabs customers, but I do enjoy your videos. But considering how spacious those cabs are got me wondering: - how much suitcases does a black cab accommodate with two passengers. - can a toddler travel in his travel buggy locked or does he need to be taken off the buggy and put in a car seat?
@Camzasaur2 жыл бұрын
Does anyone else have a crush on Tom? He's sooooooooo cute! His girlfriend is so lucky :D
@jonathanbott87 Жыл бұрын
For that zebra crossing, could they signal control the crossing to create dedicated pedestrian and vehicle cycles?
@abbyg24292 жыл бұрын
Hi Tom I hope you are doing OK I went to London in the summer for 3 days I went to central London I so lots of black cabs I just didn't see you in them hopefully when I come next time with my mum and dad borther and sisters I can jump in your cab and get KZbin fan discount🎉. I know that you are blackout driver but what app based company do you work for.
@fcojavierromero14639 ай бұрын
"Taxi" de app de Luton a hotel Riu centro Londres me costó 70£,sin embargo del hotel llamado por recepción un Black Cab a aeropuerto Luton mismo horario que el anterior 154£+5'30£🤷🏽♂️creo que me estafaron de mala manera.Me podrían resolver la duda?y a quien podría reclamar (fecha 18/12/2023
@tanwirtaj83488 ай бұрын
Damn cheap fares prices fir london i was charging £5 starting private hire 1992/3
@jfu12450 Жыл бұрын
Hi Tom, how much tip is expected? Target of 10% with a minimum of £1? Or American style 20%?
@rex86uk Жыл бұрын
Tom I find the worst zebra crossing to be on goods way 😭
@fyrtiotva2 жыл бұрын
If you run the meter with no customer, don't you have to pay a commission to Transport for London anyway?
@TomtheTaxiDriver2 жыл бұрын
No, it’s all my earnings. They earn money, applying for The Knowledge, when I renew my licence and take my taxi for inspection,
@luanyee Жыл бұрын
Hello Tom, how much does it cost to charter your taxi to Canterbury and Dover Castle for 10 hours?
@tomgruitt65632 жыл бұрын
Does the rate not stay the same?
@stephenclark99172 жыл бұрын
How about a reaction video to CyclingMikey's latest upload 'COMPLETE MELTDOWN - Cabbie calls 999'?
@steve17hpe2 жыл бұрын
That cabbie was caught red handed plan and simple 😂 I'm a cabbie and no sympathy from me if your handling your phone while driving, there's no need.
@marcusrashid2 жыл бұрын
God save the King. That's going to take some time to get used to
@anthonymichaeldurkin62442 жыл бұрын
if ever
@AlonsoRules2 жыл бұрын
What's the atmosphere like in London right now?
@waj1waj22 жыл бұрын
How have people friendly streets impacted taxis?
@ThePianoMan19992 жыл бұрын
Tom don't you ever just use Waze?
@Andrewjg_89 Жыл бұрын
I never have used London’s taxis. Probably because I don’t live in London.
@JorjaMaddisson2 жыл бұрын
Hi Tom I have a question for you is it true when the Royal Majesty dies you drive to the London mall and close it down and pay your respects
@steve17hpe2 жыл бұрын
We lined up down the mall and park lane , but not be in anyone's way. Police didnclose the roads shortly after tho
@deliriousdrama2.078 Жыл бұрын
How much for King’s Cross to Waterloo?
@msajir2197 Жыл бұрын
Ok
@martinjuulandersen9694 Жыл бұрын
What about the Heathrow trips. Your video said it often was a 4 hour wait to get customers. Has to be High for being worth waiting that long or?
@TomtheTaxiDriver Жыл бұрын
Into town can range between £65 and £85 depending on where. Heavier traffic and over to Canary Wharf is over £100
@archechme2 жыл бұрын
With what you said re how much you make in a day, do you have your own target you try to meet before you end your shift?
@TomtheTaxiDriver2 жыл бұрын
No I just work my hours. Target just creates pain and misery
@archechme2 жыл бұрын
@@TomtheTaxiDriver haha fair enough. thanks for the response.
@barneylaurance1865 Жыл бұрын
Working to a daily earnings target would mean working short hours on days with lots of fares, and long hours on quiet days. Doing the opposite would be more useful.
@archechme Жыл бұрын
@@barneylaurance1865 yeah that makes sense. thank you for your comment.
@edinburghandbeyond2 жыл бұрын
You use to tell how much you got paid on each trip when you started out did you not have a video saying the taxi licence place wasn't happy with that my Q is to you why do they care that people know how much things cost
@TomtheTaxiDriver2 жыл бұрын
It wasn't an issue of the meter, it was an issue with the camera being a GoPro not a dash camera.
@edinburghandbeyond2 жыл бұрын
@@TomtheTaxiDriver its ur cab you should be aloud to do what u want buddy
@TomtheTaxiDriver2 жыл бұрын
@@edinburghandbeyond they have policies in place to protect drivers and customers. If they let certain things slip then it won’t be long before passenger safety is comprised, something as cabbies we have an impeccable record for.
@TomOConnor-BlobOpera2 жыл бұрын
I have a question: Say you happened to be working a late night on a weekday around 11:30pm. Would you take a fare of Old Street (just off the roundabout) to Chiswick. Reason I ask, A good Few Years Ago (around 2012), I was trying to make that journey, and tried hailing cabs, and not one would accept the fare.
@steve17hpe2 жыл бұрын
Unfortunately there are some drivers who are selfish and like to pick jobs. Which they shouldn't be doing. City rd to Chiswick is a great job. You obviously found a driver only wanting to get a job going the way of home.
@intramolecular2 жыл бұрын
I get the fares for taxi's but surely from paddington to King's Cross. Just take the Hammersmith and City line for less than a fiver? Seems strange to pay X3 to get there. Convenient yes, but worth the money? Dont get me wrong, when I used to arrive to Kings cross and want to go to Shoreditch the cab was the man, rather than tube to Old street and walk but paddington to Kings cross is connected. Love the Vids and been a fan for a while but am I wrong?
@unconventionalideas56832 жыл бұрын
With one person travelling alone, yes, but with large groups of people, a taxi may end up cheaper.
@jakecortez4795Ай бұрын
If you have 5 other people the fare of the tube gets more expensive than a cab .. even if you’re a singular person a lot of times it’s expenses towards the company and not necessarily out of pocket
@marcusskidmore72902 жыл бұрын
What's your record for most jobs in a day?
@TruthTortoise81 Жыл бұрын
Why would anyone get a cab from Kings X to Paddington when you can go by tube or bus?
@TomtheTaxiDriver Жыл бұрын
Mobility issues. Large cases. Business. Multiple people sharing the trip. People who don’t want to deal with the chaos of London. I never understood why 3+ people would take a taxi to the Heathrow express. It’s generally cheaper and more convenient to take a taxi all the way
@timgee9992 жыл бұрын
When you press that button to call for a taxi at a hotel, do you charge more start rate for that luxury ?
@unconventionalideas56832 жыл бұрын
The regulations do not allow that. There is a legally defined rate for taxis, and this is fixed regardless of where it is. The exception is that there is an extra fee at Heathrow because costs at Heathrow are more expensive.
@steve17hpe2 жыл бұрын
No it's exactly the same, but we do have to pay 10-15% commission as a driver to the firm they use 🙄
@susanmorgan90742 жыл бұрын
I know this may be hard to know but do you have an estimate price it would be from Kings Cross to Wembley Stadium?
@tonykelly16792 жыл бұрын
Depending on traffic and time of day…… I would say around £60