My TAXI badge COST over £10,000!

[@jameshill8711]

Thankyou Tom, another greatly informative insight. I have, after your wonderfully informative video's, decided to apply to do the knowledge.

[@themerchantofengland]

Morning, I really like your videos mate, its surprising what stuff you get interested in once you start getting into the content. I work offshore and have no history with working in cabs but you have such passion and professionalism in your work, that's partly why I think I'm hooked on your content. All these courses mount up don't they, same with offshore work bud. Anywho have a great day my man, speak laters.

[@TheL184]

Hi Tom. Great to see you refreshing on previous content. How about shooting a video on the unique aspect of your trade. Eg The hotel and Annabelle staff that wave cabs down, personal daily ventures, Specific places at specific times? Favourite parts of town? Station ranks Vs street plying? Street ranks? Hotel work? Unusual destinations?

[@TomtheTaxiDriver]

Thanks Luke, these are some great suggestions. I will be covering more nuanced questions like these in future videos 😊

[@AM2K2]

Hi mate - are you not allowed to do any filming in the cab at all, even by yourself? I'd love videos like this with just you driving around London in the background.

[@liamfox2635]

He films in the cab all the time mate check most of the previous videos

[@CheckeeAintAmused]

@@liamfox2635 He removed them all because tfl had a go at him

[@TomtheTaxiDriver]

I’m plugging away and looking at the available options 👍🏻 definitely want to include more of London somehow. It keeps me up at night trying to think of ways to capture it! Watch this space

[@AM2K2]

@@TomtheTaxiDriver Hope you find an acceptable solution - I'll still watch regardless - good luck.

[@TailsR1984]

@@TomtheTaxiDriver Decent 360 cam attatched to outside of cab? Could be a worthy investment and great for reframing for points of interest.

[@manifernandez6300]

Its the best time to do the knowledge for anyone interested. London is a booming city and its not easy to grab a taxi at peak hours, fri, sat, sun. There is 10,000 less taxis on the road so realise that this city will ALWAYS be busy for a long while yet so you will be continuously busy too. From population growth to the fact that corporative apps with minicabs are only going to get more expensive as their investors are owed billions. Drivers in those companies wont have the pleasure to earn the %s of what a passenger would pay, so TAXIS is obviously going to gain the drivers a hell of a lot more pay(passengers arent stupid and will prefer a car that can get to the destination with knowledge, bus lanes etc...) Do the knowledge and make some serious money.... ive said my piece like i did when we were in lockdown. Its going to get even buisier next year already as tourists come back, concerts, parties blah blah. Its an amazing journey so good luck to the brave new prospectives👌🏻

[@russeljohnson4302]

Keep selling yourself dreams fella, Uber has taken over

[@NoNonsenseJohnson]

Russel you don’t have a clue. It’s one in and one out atm. Streets are paved with gold……

[@nadim2769]

Just like you Tom, I got the knowledge point starter pack of ebay for half price. Will give it a go in my car that I have and see how it goes. If i do like it then I'll consider getting myself a little scooter and a CBT. Keep up the good work, loving the videos!

[@hiramanik1759]

Hi mate I want to start can you please help me how can I start ? Can you please give me link of what you bought from eBay ? Thanks

[@nadim2769]

@@hiramanik1759 search knowledge of London on eBay and someone might be selling their old books, or join Facebook groups. I found one off ebay, and brought it just to check out the knowledge. If I like it I'll buy all the runs off the knowledge school directly

[@jimmybaldwin737]

How you getting on with the knowledge ?

[@highbury1972]

I really enjoyed my time on the KOL 20 years ago and also enjoyed my first five years in the cab. Then Boris Johnson became Mayor and along with Cameron wrecked The Cab trade with absolute destruction. The trade has never recovered only for it to get further destroyed by London councils and TfL. The electric vehicles are super expensive and certainly don’t match the income of the modern trade.

[@MrLittlejonboy]

Gutted i never followed it through, done map test but was unlucky bought a new bike that spent more time off the road. Think I learnt more waiting for the AA to arrive

[@razwanakram4446]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@1millimunni]

Tom I was in a few little issues with the law when I was in my late teens. Nothing to major. Small pub brawls. Being cautioned. It's coming up to 10 years since I been in trouble. Do you no any1 who's had issues, criminal record and has been approved. Let me no please

[@TomtheTaxiDriver]

Sounds like it’s definitely been spent. Heard of a few people who actually did prison but enough time had passed for them to be accepted and they eventually completed The Knowledge. If you are unsure, put in for your application as they have to do a record check and it’s their discretion to accept or not. I think some taxi unions may be able to help with this also

[@oneteaminbristolbcfc]

Was in London last weekend look at every cab but never seen you!!! Only fools and horses musical brilliant!! Bob Marley musical shocking!!!

[@Mr.M1STER]

London is a big place and busy. The chances of you seeing Tom are very slim but a nice idea to look out for him.

[@TomtheTaxiDriver]

People do spot though! 😂👍🏻

[@nathanmartin184]

How weird, randomly clicked on this video and the stock photo of a Hackney cab used at 0:35 in the video is one of the Barrow in Furness cabs, lived there all my life, just strange to see it on a Londoner's video

[@muhamadfadzlyshaharani5787]

Ahh, the blue book. Have saw it, never touch it and hell no im noy gonna read it.

[@kphedges1]

My recent TfL medical cost £130 with my GP.

[@danidriver4438]

Hey Tom, where can I find a exhaustive video about how the appearances are structured? Thank you

[@TomtheTaxiDriver]

As in… each individual appearance? Or all appearances from start to finish?

[@danidriver4438]

@@TomtheTaxiDriver could be an idea for both format of videos. I covered almost all my doubts and questions about the knowledge process and knowing how the appearances are structured would be of a huge help for me and for all approaching the knowledge 👍🏻

[@michaelfrancis9372]

15 p for your badge £70 a week to rent a cab fill your tank for £15 self sert mortgage and tax what tax .. Now different story 60k cab high rent ask any driver would they do the knowledge again not many would..

[@Ian_Livesey]

Blimey, only costs me £400ish for medical, badge, and DBS to my council and doctor every three years in Lancashire

[@Stayontrak]

Where can I get the blue books from

[@TomtheTaxiDriver]

WizAnn Knowledge school

[@samhudson8033]

nice gaming monitors mate but your monsteria plant needs a bigger pot and give it some ferts lol

[@TomtheTaxiDriver]

I love looking back at the old videos and seeing how its grown! Will sort that out

[@craigablitt7352]

Your channel is superb, I started the blue book runs 3 weeks ago and am really enjoying it. I have a question not related to this post but can’t find the video it would have been…. There was a post where some cretin broke your window and you used a B&D portable hoover. What model was that hoover, I want one!?

[@TomtheTaxiDriver]

Thanks Craig! Glad to hear! It's this one here: geni.us/3d1zAeD

[@craigablitt7352]

@@TomtheTaxiDriver brilliant, thank you 👌

[@tobyskinner94]

Think I spotted you yesterday having a drink (location top secret) I was walking passed to leave and your earring gave it away. But didn't want to interrupt you talking.

[@TomtheTaxiDriver]

Ahaha yes indeed mate! What a gem of a pub, never been there before. Hope you had a good evening 👍🏻

[@russeljohnson4302]

Nice videos, would be great if you shared your typical earnings in a day, it would make them more interesting as everyone is always wondering how much you actually make.

[@TomtheTaxiDriver]

What do you earn in a day?

[@russeljohnson4302]

@@TomtheTaxiDriver I am an accountant and I make £65K per year pre tax

[@justin2897]

My Uber cost me 500 that was just for tfl license 😁

[@simonmorgan7981]

I think in a few years it will be over priced out by Uber and of course TFL

[@IseyWasTaken]

i was about to go out but oh well its only 9 minutes

[@msajir2197]

Good

[@mnh31113ah]

In the age of satnav, do you still think it is worth it for society for London taxi drivers to do all this study? Maybe the knowledge could be cut back?

[@steve17hpe]

Trust me man, I have tried to follow a satnav in London, and it just doesn't work great. Fine if you have all the time in the world. But some of the routes it takes you is insane, and as much as it's updated regularly, it's not enough and you come across closed roads. It's nice having the ability to quickly negate another route, and know what lanes to get in helps stress massively. The knowledge doesn't need simplify. It's hard for a reason 👍

[@John-yx8px]

i think you forgot london congestion charge cost when training and ULEZ

[@nadim2769]

Most petrol cars are ULEZ free. If you want do a run or dumbbell in the congestion zone then do it after 10pm or before 7am. Mopeds are congestion charge free, but need to be 2007 or newer for ulez. Its a bit of a mind twister but congestion charge isn't much of a barrier

[@yoshiadams2349]

Tom

[@Hibberyjoo]

When did you get your freedom of the city of London? Does that come as part of being a black cab driver?

[@TomtheTaxiDriver]

2019, yes to become a Liveryman of the Worshipful of Hackney Carriage Drivers

[@Hibberyjoo]

@@TomtheTaxiDriver I never knew about that livery company! Thanks!

[@TheMarbleHallsShow]

Earned yourself a sub. Keep grafting and be lucky.

[@georgethomas287]

I believe after 35 years of being a black cab driver you get a glass taxi

[@TomtheTaxiDriver]

Haha! No chance!

[@jackcameback]

Hope you got everything sorted out to make new content?

[@TomtheTaxiDriver]

Thanks Jake, yes, slightly different trajectory but some global plans in the motion for new year! 😊

[@simonmorgan7981]

You serious ? Have to work 12 hours a day to get your money right no wonder people are leaving the trade.i know lots of cab drivers who have left.

[@luisstransport]

I'm early

[@jasrai5129]

content is boring where not driving - you were the nest when able to film driving

[@ColininThailand]

You can just pay fir badge in London and start work next day…ITS CALLED UBER.

[@IseyWasTaken]

uber is much different to being a cabbie lol

[@ColininThailand]

@@IseyWasTaken o really ?

[@prahladanand1018]

This job can be done by mini cab drivers

[@FatUglySadMan]

Err no it cAnt.

[@jmanting6889]

these clickbait titles are weak as piss

[@TomtheTaxiDriver]

Hardly, total costs of me doing The Knowledge were over 10k as explained. Not click bait, click worthy.