Uploaded August 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Bank Junction in London is temporarily open to black cabs as part of an 18-month trial that began on July 28, 2025. Taxi movements are restricted to just West to East with no turning currently allowed. But why was it closed in the first place?
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I’m Tom, a London Taxi driver of 7 years. I also have a keen passion for all things London whether that’s; history, geography or a good spot for coffee!
WHY DO I MAKE VIDEOS?:
To PROMOTE and PROTECT The Knowledge of London
And to PRESERVE the high standards of London Taxi Drivers
CHAPTERS
00:00 - Intro
00:23 - What was the problem?
02:13 - The unintended consequences
03:45 - The city clampdown
05:43 - Fighting to be heard
08:37 - We're back, but what's different?
08:57- 1. The City is different
09:59 - 2. Taxis are different
10:53 - 3. Taxis are publicly hired
12:10 - Have we finally got the balance right?
Bank Junction in London is temporarily open to black cabs as part of an 18-month trial that began on July 28, 2025. Taxi movements are restricted to just West to East with no turning currently allowed. But why was it closed in the first place?
CHECK ME OUT:
💌 Sign up to my weekly email newsletter - bit.ly/tomssemail
🌍 My website - https://www.tom.taxi
📸 Instagram - instagram.com/tomthetaxidriver
🐦 Twitter - twitter.com/tomtaxidriver
📖 My Book - amzn.to/3gg0KSF
☕️ Buy me a coffee - buymeacoffee.com/tomthetaxi
MY SET-UP:
🎥 Sony ZV-1 (studio camera) - amzn.to/3tz0Bxo
🎥 DJI OSMO Pocket 3 - amzn.to/48dg60P
🎥 GoPro Hero 8 - amzn.to/3tyvCBz
💡Studio Lighting - amzn.to/3MS7O2s
💡Fill Light - amzn.to/3aWZJfv
🎙️ RØDE Video Mic Pro+ - amzn.to/3mGvsEj
🎙️ DJI Wireless Lav Microphone - amzn.to/3BFeOMH
MY TAXI ESSENTIALS:
🚕 Everyday stuff - amazon.co.uk/shop/tomthetaxidriver?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsfshop_aipsftomthetaxidriver_MDV6YAES9SPV30ND0W67
🎙 Audible Subscription - amzn.to/3LdYZTc
WANT TO LEARN HOW I EDIT?
🎬 Getting Started with Final Cut Pro X - Beginner to YouTuber - https://skl.sh/3ZB3ueV
Get a Free Trial HERE: https://skl.sh/3Zxthos
WHO AM I:
I’m Tom, a London Taxi driver of 7 years. I also have a keen passion for all things London whether that’s; history, geography or a good spot for coffee!
WHY DO I MAKE VIDEOS?:
To PROMOTE and PROTECT The Knowledge of London
And to PRESERVE the high standards of London Taxi Drivers
CHAPTERS
00:00 - Intro
00:23 - What was the problem?
02:13 - The unintended consequences
03:45 - The city clampdown
05:43 - Fighting to be heard
08:37 - We're back, but what's different?
08:57- 1. The City is different
09:59 - 2. Taxis are different
10:53 - 3. Taxis are publicly hired
12:10 - Have we finally got the balance right?
