The 100k Button Celebration (and what’s next for me)

[@TomtheTaxiDriver]

In lieu of your comments: I'm working on a few new formats that ARE centric to driving in London! You can experience much higher quality footage as I will not limited to the filming restrictions I face whilst working. and...I'll still chuck the odd shift video out there, dependant on viewer numbers,

[@vinceghio]

Can we still see some shift videos like from Heathrow or the London airports?

[@richardpeters4086]

I think that you're looking too deep in to this. I don't want to be "educated" I don't want a "message" I don't want an underlying "purpose" I don't want "core values" of taxi-ing I just want to chill-out, kick-back, switch-off and watch/listen to you driving about and talking about your day and your customers. Keep it simple..... love it Tom.

[@jackitlondon]

Shift videos are the most interesting. It's like watching London eats. Just relaxing tbh...

[@steverogers6717]

As a non Londoner and non cabbie I hope you aren’t fixing a problem that doesn’t exist. Primarily I watch you just to sight see London from the shift videos. Hope Shane can grow his channel as he has a great mix of shift videos with great tunes.

[@steverogers6717]

@@insertyoutubeusernames it was a quadruple negative seen as though you are counting!

[@Zyphera]

​@@insertyoutubeusernamesit is for two different noun though.

[@steverogers6717]

@@insertyoutubeusernames you must be great fun on a night out.

[@silvertayuun]

Yep, that’s all I watch for, probably time to move onto another channel, and I doubt I’ll be the only one

[@richardpeters4086]

Me too.

[@rodericfindlay4147]

I love the shift videos: your reasons for the route you choose, seeing London, which I shall never see again and your commentary.

[@chriscampbell1309]

Shift videos are the best part

[@disrealnow9664]

Shift videos are the best - dont stop making them mate.

[@Roy-qn2ie]

Tom i think not doing shift videos is a mistake. I think many in your audience still enjoy them including me. That said its your channel so do what you feel is best 😊

[@Vwall007ST]

I always liked the variety of videos, from information videos, where to have a good sandwich and then of course the shift videos where you can sort of sightsee London.

[@jonbyrnes4349]

It won’t last he will be back doing shift videos once he realises the viewing figures will go down

[@LukeSimmondsTravel]

Agree the mixture was nice 😊

[@cameronmaxwell8955]

Please keep the shift videos going. I enjoy your other videos but always go back to the shift videos. Really relaxing and enjoyable to watch

[@jonbyrnes4349]

I get where you’re coming from but I wouldn’t stop them completely. Maybe just the odd one now and again . Could be wrong but always thought the shift videos is what put you on the map !

[@Vwall007ST]

I’d say 25% or 20% of the videos should be shift videos. But I’m curious what Tom is going to create

[@grahams16]

Tom's channel was one of my greatest lockdown finds. Just needs a Jools Guides collab

[@Jacob-jo4px]

I think everyone found the shift videos engaging for different reasons. For me, I run a London based business with delivery at the heart of its offering so I've been navigating London for the past decade and coming home after a long day, watching your shift videos was a weird mix of relaxation and stimulation - the music and rain falling on the cab was relaxing and saying out loud which route or road you were on and seeing if I was correct was a great way to destress. Shame they'll end but totally understand the reasoning behind it and I know all future content will be worth it. The play button is well deserved for sure.

[@Mk2_benj]

That’s a shame the shift videos are going, I find them nice and relaxing to listen to. In a KZbin world of ‘10 thinks you NEVER KNEW’ or my CRAZIEST STORIES ever’, they were a nice change of pace.

[@oliverdots]

Tom, don't think for a second you don't deserve that recognition. You got that plaque because we really like your content and we really like YOU. Well done.

[@readstadee]

I found tom through his shift videos, which intrested me being a londoner. As much as i enjoy the other video's, i really enjoy the shift videos and the day to day dilemas of road closures, different destinations etc. Please dont stop doing them Tom.

[@jw4317]

An American who visits a London 3-4 times every year, Tom is the reason I started using the Black cabs, anyway the videos are well executed and entertaining

[@MrUltrAdaman]

What a legend. Couple of video ideas: 1) something around the livery company, how it works etc. 2) a series on useful taxi ranks people don’t know about (maybe places you regularly get hailed despite there being a tank nearby) 3) exploring the extremities of the knowledge, how far out do you need to learn and some of the more obscure/interesting destinations you get around there

[@thisisawar9]

Long term watcher, infrequent commentor, Londoner from birth. Congrats on the 100k, thats a huge achievement. I really enjoy watching your videos and youre so passionate about the trade. I find your shift videos a really relaxing time out of my day. Keep up the hard work. You have a decent sized but passionate and engaged audience. For the time being I dont think you need to try to tap into the next viral video that goes big. Keep being consistent like Geoff Marshall, half the fun is getting to watch you and listen to your commentary. Will comment again at 250k subscribers.

[@lukecowlishaw]

I found you from the colab you did with Tom Scott, been watching ever since

[@Teverell]

Same here!

[@MargaretUK]

Me too!

[@simonjones4941]

Congratulations Tom. For any young man to graft hard & carve their way out into the world deserves everyone’s respect.

[@chrisjones5411]

Congrats on the 100k. Definitely worth it and your video collab with Tom Scott was a delight! However if the shift videos are coming to an end I'm going to duck out now. Appreciated the early Sunday uploads as they filled such a nice niche of "Wanting to see London, but too lazy to get into London today"

[@Benjamin-ns8ct]

The shift videos were my favourite but I can definitely understand how the variety of them is start to wane. I will miss them but I can understand the that if you did continue them they might get boring.

[@SuperRiderTV]

I'm so glad you were there to celebrate with me at the KZbin office, but honestly I felt the exact opposite. I really felt like you earned your 100k the "proper" way through long form content, whereas I made it there with the aid of short form content. Your audience is so much more locked in than mine as a result, and it's because you've put so much time and effort into every video. Much respect and a huge congrats on this milestone, I couldn't be more stoked for you!

[@Skee032]

Shift videos are what got me hooked on your channel and they are some of the most entertaining content on the platform.

[@benmurfitt8768]

Congratulations on 100k. I have been watching your videos for some time now. Your videos about the taxi trade got me on the knowledge you are a massive help to the trade showing what it is about. Whatever you do from now on, i will still be watching. Keep up the great content. 👍

[@OmerMFC]

Congrats Tom! Love your videos, just going to get my moaning out the way about no more shift videos now... NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO. They were my lockdown binge videos (typically whilst hungover) and loved watching various bits of London and seeing the routes, was a real insight! Looking forward to where your content goes into the future. Keep going!

[@pr0zac95]

I rarely comment on KZbin videos, but thought i would this time. On your feeling of not deserving the plaque - youve discovered the true feeling of sucess, imposter bias. We all feel like that. Own it and be proud of what touve done. Your 100k subscribers is just as impressive as everyone elses. And on the shift videos. Ill find it sad they are gone. For me they are like a kind of asmr. Utterly therapeutic even at the worst of times. I hope you reconsider and do one occasionally, even if its rare Congrats Tom - you are great

[@123penfold]

I work in Public Transport , the reason I like it is , No two days are the same , so every day is different . I think driving a taxi follows the same line , that no two days has the traffic congestion and the road incidents in the same places. Keep up the good work and congratulations on 100k 🎉🎉

[@FallowLondon]

Congrats Tom!

[@Harka666]

I will also miss the shift videos so much! They were like asmr and I enjoined watching them after work. So relaxing! Also, with them you always have content that you don't have to think much. So, maybe when you don't have an idea for a new video, you can always throw a good old shift video. :)

[@ebismusic8813]

Congratulations Tom on the play button. I’ll miss the shift videos but I’m sticking around for the new content 😊

[@rajath-videos5663]

It does not matter what people say about you channel you are a friendly guy that wants to show your passion through informative and educational videos keep making videos Tom 👍

[@DAveShillito]

TBH TFL should be employing you as a superb ambassador for the taxi trade. I have learn so much and have a better appreciation for cab drivers as a result of your videos.

[@B1234-x5q]

What’s really odd is I would never of thought I’d sit watching taxi driver vids but you definitely have a skill set not just as a taxi driver but very good at presenting and editing your videos that turns what can be seen as mundane to interesting to watch. Great work 👍

[@laniilan1234]

Don’t get rid of shift videos!!!

[@Stewart.fryers]

Well done Tom! Do what you enjoy until you start not enjoying it. You’ll know the time when you need to get out of the game. Just do whatever makes you really happy.

[@connorlake4675]

Well done Tom, I keep seeing your name popping up on other channels in a positive way on other channels I watch. Come along way since last time I bumped into you at the skatepark and you were talking about starting the knowledge many moons ago 😂

[@bright-side-news]

Well done mate, I've followed you for quite some time. I love the day in the life videos and having you explain your routes. Here's to the next 100k....it apparently gets easier with each subsequent 100k xx😊

[@LaraLoops]

I think Londoners living abroad particularly enjoyed the shift videos as they were both nostalgic and a way of seeing how London is changing. But you shouldn't do them if you don't enjoy doing them.

[@dvsrn1]

"Have you heard of 'the knowledge'?" That simple question from a friend just before my first visit to London sent down a rabbit hole! And there were your videos. I've enjoyed them all and look forward to whatever you decide to share next. I've learned a lot from you Tom, and will always be grateful. Well done and a well deserved 100K!

[@MotoX071]

please continue the shift videos! Just like London Eats videos I will never get tired of the shift videos. Super enjoyable cozy content. Nice way to spend 30-45mins.

[@taxi134-y1q]

I watch them all Tom.Reminds me of my life as a cabbie.Sheer nostalgia.

[@paulofarrier]

Congratulations Tom, you have a superb mindset, the content you produce has been positive, and the growth of your channel proves this.

[@supercalefredjalist]

I'm sorry to see the shift videos end, and I understand the reasons you have for stopping them. I think the shift videos are popular because they are a slice of your life we get to see. Your personable style makes it a pleasure to follow you as you work a busy day in the taxi, almost as if we were there with you. I feel a thrill as I watch those videos, not knowing when you'll pick up, where you'll go, the people you'll meet. The rollercoaster of emotions you feel as you get an 'on and off', as you hunt for jobs, as you navigate roadworks, we feel them right with you. You could say I experience the excitement and freedom of the taxi trade vicariously through you and your videos. That is why I watched. Though it may differ from your personal philosophy, not every piece of media is supposed to teach something. There's value in videos that provide comfort and companionship. Very strange thing to say about a video I know. That feeling of joining you on one of your shifts is hard to describe, but it's wonderful. Don't undersell yourself Tom. KZbin is as much about personality as about content, maybe even more so. You have the personality that people like to watch, to be with, to root for, and that shines through most when you're just working a day in the ol' cab.

[@quantumskyline]

Loved the shift videos simply for the fact it felt like going for a drive in London, but totally get your thinking.

[@awineandfoodnerd]

Great video, Tom. Will miss the shift videos, but I get your reasons for discontinuing them. Love the rest of your content, especially your recent 10 things video. Looking forward to seeing whatever you do next!

[@davidhartley94]

Been watching your videos for over three years and this is now one of my favourite channels! Every time I see a black cab in London I look to see if it’s you 😂

[@azizbass]

Hi Tom. I've been away for 3 weeks and spent my last day off binge watching your last 7 videos. Congratulations on your achievement, and I'm looking forward to more fantastic content. I can see you doing the odd podcast and the odd shift video as London is forever changing, keeping us all informed. Live long and prosper, my brother 🙏

[@colininthailand8427]

They won’t tell you you’re doing good for the taxi trade because they don’t care about the taxi trade.

[@taxi134-y1q]

You are spot on bro'.I was 19 years a cabbie in the provinces and the Council were only interested in milking as much money as they could out of us.Very little empathy.Otherwise I thoroughly enjoyed the lifestyle.

[@andrewball5111]

That's a shame. The shift videos were what caught me in the first place. I did really enjoy your F1 video the other week etc but the shifts were always the bread and butter for me and it actually put a smile on my face seeing the notification. I respect the decisions you have made but I will wish you the best in the future for the channel. Thanks for the great vids!

[@jmac9272]

I visited London recently and we grabbed a few taxis while we were they solely because of your channel. It’s been so helpful and educational. Keep it up Tom!

[@azizbass]

Hi Tom. I've been on holiday for a few weeks and spent my last day off binge watching your last 7 videos. Congratulations 🎊 on your achievement. I'm looking forward to more content. I can see you moving on to do podcasts now and then and the odd shift video as London is forever changing, keeping us all informed. Live long and prosper, brother 🙏

[@TLJM007]

Tom, thank you for being so honest about the dilemmas around how you balance time in the Taxi and managing this channel. Whilst I really enjoy you calling the routes, as someone with a social science background, the different personalities in the back of your taxi fascinate me - I’m left wondering what their stories are, where did they come from and so on. Keep up the good work and thank you for bringing a little bit of joy to the world with your videos. 😅

[@WizAnn320]

Well Done Tom, very nice achievement. Bring it in to the podcast one day so me and dave can touch it

[@donb4301]

Congrats on the Silver Button. As an American who loves London I enjoy seeing the places I have and have not been in London. Booking a pick up at LHR and the return was a joy as it relieves the stress of arriving and departing plus your a very friendly and knowledgeable person. I am even honored to have briefly appeared in a video. I will continue to watch no matter what you do for content. Maybe a scattered shift vid here and there. Bravo and Congratulations

[@theridiculousnicolaus]

🎉 👏Congrats Tom 👏🎉 En route to 200k onwards and upwards

[@channelnotinuse00]

Tom I remember when you was on 50k subs now seeing you on 102k & had 2 super quick chats face to face near to the Royal Oak in Pimlico It’s been one hell of a fantastic journey to enjoy watching & honestly Can’t wait to see what happens for the rest of the year & next year

[@listey]

I'm not sure aspiring to be MrBeast is necessarily a good thing at the moment..

[@timg5tm941]

Well done Tom! An inspiration to all us other creators. Keep doing what floats YOUR boat. It shines through. Onwards!

[@randem_6503]

Love how honest you are about all this, I enjoy pretty much every video/topic you do, the London taxi trade is just very interesting to learn about and you’re really good at communicating about it, so whatever you do next, I’m here

[@Zipperzapper_]

When I saw the thumbnail, I was not prepared for the absolute SHOCK I would get. Very, very sad about this news, since the shift videos are BY FAR my favourite videos. I love just sitting back and enjoying the views of London, just looking at you doing your thing. It helps me relax a lot. Don't get me wrong, you deliver high quality videos and you are a very good explainer, but those videos just don't do it for me. I do understand your reasoning, but I can't help but feel sad. Will keep subscribed though ❤

[@olegtolstoy]

Congratulations! I’ve been watching from the start, you are my favourite KZbinr. This is big achievement.

[@ColinCarFan]

Thanks for the shift videos - like many others I enjoy seeing how you use the same and often different routes to me and especially the little observations and history details . Lots of comments saying that stopping is the wrong thing to do but it's exactly the right thing for you to do as you are the creator - follow your heart.

[@DavidBrant]

Congrats Tom. Ive been a long time subscriber since lockdown days. Really thoroughly enjoy your videos, no matter the subject matter. Obviously we all enjoy the shift videos, and will miss them - but if it’s putting your actual job and reputation with TFL at risk, it’s the right thing to knock it on the head and focus on other aspects. I really enjoy the history of london, food, and behind the scenes vids. Also would love to see more on the knowledge. Cheers to the next 100k! 🎉 🍻 ❤

[@kltalsma]

Congrats on the 100k subs. I do think the shift vids will always be a plus and ditching completely could be a mistake. Loads of comments people also view them as sightseeing. Me included. Me inclused. Londen is my favorite non netherlands city so you and london Eats channel are enjoyed massively. Channel on trades and educational channel are awesome! And if my kids choice will be content creation and starting a channel, such would be the only ones i could get behind. Keep it up!

[@jeremy1350]

Hi Tom. Firstly, Congrat's on 100,000 subs. A Well Deserved Honor for you, and we are very proud of you !! (I've been to London) and I do love your videos. We learn a great deal about (You, The Knowledge, London, Etc.) I know those shift videos are beasts to make. I have friends who make videos, and every time they change something they get the raft of "Shut up and make videos" messages. Then they go into a death spiral of worrying about what everybody is saying, when YES, it is about the Viewers and the VIEWS, but in the end, at what cost? Your emotional and mental state ?? Some of those friends now take the tac of not worrying so much about what everybody else thinks, and they just make videos. (They do not have at stake, what you do, mind you) nonetheless, all this stress and worry, might send YOU into that death spiral, and you say to yourself, aw, why bother?? YES Bother !!! You know what you are good at, and really, you do that very well. If you need to wind down shift videos, so be it. Your CORE crowd will still watch. It's those pesky people who always need to nit pick your content. (That may matter, and it might not) Now you will see who your CORE crowd really is, now that you've chosen to take a certain path now. Those people who will follow you to the ends of the earth !! I'd like to see "The World" through Tom's eyes as he takes us places we have never been, and probably will never see with our own eyes !! Please do not give in to the social crowd herd mentality. maintain your individuality and autonomy to make your own decisions. And for the love of God, don't get caught up in the wheel spinning social re-education of the masses by the few.

[@frankberkemeier]

Mazal tov Tom! You deserve this big time.

[@davidcook2076]

The shift videos is why I started watching

[@bluecalvette]

I've learned a lot about London from your content and enjoy seeing it thru your eyes. Thank You!

[@niallll]

I really don't know why but I could've sworn you were on more like 250-300k subs at least...can't believe you've only just recently hit 100k mate, you deserve so much more recognition, keep up the great work and congrats :)

[@jcflippen1552]

I love your videos. Having spent 4 years as a runner in the west end I love seeing the familiar streets of my delivery patch brings back memories of London in the late 1960s. Will continue to follow you.

[@UnwittingSweater]

Please keep the shift videos. It doesn't matter if they are repetitive from the pov of people watching. They are like ASMR. They are relaxing. If no new ones cone out i can put the old ones on i guess.

[@LeighMcMillan22]

End of the shift videos is a shame. Hope you reconsider in the coming months as they're generally the most entertaining content on the channel but that's not to say you won't continue to grow the channel. Good luck, mate.

[@kphedges1]

Thank you for your honesty Tom your job has to be taken more seriously over KZbin. TfL hold the reins and I understand why they are reluctant to give approval over whether filming by drivers in taxis is okay. Discretion is part of the job and client privacy is paramount in our job, I don't like cabbies who tweet when they pick up someone famous. If they give permission to film every cabbie might start doing it and not ensuring the way you do, that address' and identities are protected. Putting yourself out there does add to the pressure to provide content but do you own thing and don't sell your soul. Best of luck 🤞

[@brianperkins2527]

I came here through a Tom Scott video and have loved everything! Keep being awesome!

[@kingshousetube]

I think the challenges of a Taxi driver sounds fine. Stay with it.

[@BigALuk33]

If it wasn't for Tom I wouldn't use a London Taxi. I only visit London a few times each year, and always used the underground. After Watching Tom it gave me confidence in hailing a Cab and gave me huge respect for the Guys & Gals that have done the knowledge. Shame about the shift videos stopping but I fully understand Tom's comments and boredom of doing them. Keep up the good work Tom

[@mattpilgrim2607]

Congratulations Tom on the 100K play button. Looking forward to the new content. Sending you my best wishes.

[@Gingerharry2011]

Congrats on 100k. It was pretty cool when I was in a cab in Carlisle last week and found that the driver also watched your channel.

[@michaelmohammed6166]

Congratulations to Tom got 100K 🎉 lovely your story about Taxi in London 😊. God Bless Tom From Manchester.

[@oneteaminbristolbcfc]

I think you should not do this! Just my honest opinion because I never get bored of them!! Been with you since day one! But you do what you need to do ✌️❤️

[@raysutton2310]

As an Essex Boy (albeit of 67 years) living in Denver Co I shall miss the shift videos for the sights and occasional historic content but I get where you're coming from. That said I do find the other content interesting for what it tells us about the logistics/mechanics of the Taxi Trade. I follow Ron Pratt's auto-recovery channel for the same reason it's, to quote spock, "fascinating" . Anyway Congrats on the 100K & I'm glad to be 0.001% of that.

[@the_jon_with_no_h]

Hi Tom. I'm on the knowledge now because of you and this channel. I'm sure you hear that a lot! Hoping to be on appearances by December. Well done, best of luck, and thank you!

[@Zyphera]

A big congratulations to you Tom! Good job!

[@philipsutton5652]

Congratulations on the plaque. You should proud of yourself & I am sure you are. I enjoy seeing what you have in store for us every week & look forward to your new formats. I have enjoyed seeing you appear as the taxi youtuber in collabs such as Tom Scott. I will be like many in the comments on here, sad to see the shift videos go. I think its the times when something goes tits up with a situation & i get to see you really put your skills to the test & then explain your whole thought process that fascinates me. I do also enjoy much of your educational content that shows how & why things work such as rank etiquette, feeder systems etc. Anyways, huge well done 🎉

[@jaseinclee]

Congratulations Tom

[@jakestechden]

Longer form content is severely underestimated IMHO. Watching/listening to things in the background while working or flying on flight sim is the primary reason I use YT. Content specifically like yours, Geoff's, and Mentour Pilot fit that perfectly. It's real-world info, from a real person, and can be actively watched or even just listened to. No extravagance, or pushy crap, just realness. It's good stuff and certainly appreciated by me. On a side note when is YFood coming to the US? 🤣

[@jamesdyer4826]

Some video ideas I have which I think would be interesting, - Visiting the LEVC Factory - Collab with Geoff Marshall

[@MargaretUK]

Many congratulations on your silver plaque Tom 🥰👍 I found your channel thanks to your collaboration with Tom Scott 😀 and I subscribed straightaway. I'll be honest, I tend not to watch your shift videos, but I love the other ones that you do, the postcodes one was really interesting. Talking of collabs and as you mentioned Geoff Marshall I would love to see you two do a chat video one day, or a race across London, tube vs taxis, not unlike the one you did recently against yourself! 😊 I'm so glad that you didn't give it up, I have learned a lot about London and have so much respect for you and your fellow drivers, I hadn't truly appreciated how much it takes to do what you do. I wish you all the best Tom, and I'll see you here again soon 😊

[@life.with.sabine]

Sad to hear the shift video’s ending. Really enjoyed them but mostly the part about how you work out the route to set. The standard routes between stations are known and between certain shopping areas but the surprising ones for me are the ones involving a closure or a difficult streeet layout.

[@JamesGreen321]

Always loved your videos Tom, been following for god knows how long. Fully support you whatever the future holds 👌🏻 always interesting and informative. Love the added philosophy also, one of the main draws for me.

[@MegaThelegoshow]

Congratulations Tom on 100K subscribers

[@seanpaul_day]

Brilliant Tom. Well done! 👏🏼

[@Ash-us3nl]

Disappointing the loss of the shift videos - Was a great insight. I like the other content but the shift videos were highly informative and interesting the variety.

[@squinkque]

Well done on a 100k subscribers!

[@Drdee1]

Hello Tom. I nearly didn't watch this because it would just be another "100K celebration" video. Thanks for sharing about the creative process and the challenges. I'm a long term Geoff Marshall viewer and even chipped in for both of the All the Stations video series, but thought that what you do is really different ... up until now. I'm excited to see where the channel goes (maybe you'll get to 333,333 like he has). I guess the secret is to keep doing what makes you happy otherwise KZbin will just become a chore for you

[@MrWillyMrBrightside]

I love your videos enough that I will click whenever I see the notification because I trust that whatever video you do, I'll enjoy it. This is your channel, you need to enjoy doing it!

[@DeanoWheels]

Many congrats Tom. Well deserved.

[@David_Trowbridge]

I'll watch whatever you make, respect for not bending over backwards to appeal to everyone. Keep doing what makes you happy

[@JayD-qs9wn]

@TomtheTaxiDriver loved your shift vids only reason why I watched your vids