Uploaded August 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Lot's of you requested an AMA for me hitting 100k subscribers, so this is a BONUS video for you all!
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WHO AM I:
I’m Tom, a London Taxi driver of 6 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
00:28 - Commute
01:13 - Airport jobs
02:56 - Puking in the taxi
04:38 - Favourite journey
05:03 - Getting recognised
05:50 - Going full time on YT
07:42 - Choosing where to live
09:05 - Taxi tours
09:58 - Do I like cricket?
10:30 - Self driving vehicles
11:54 - How often do I get the tube?
12:18 - Working LHR or LCY for a week
13:13 - Advice for starting a YouTube channel
14:15 - Immigrating to becoming a London cabbie
15:34 - Do you go to the East End?
17:29 - Camping in the taxi
18:17 - How many maps do I use?
18:39 - Taxi moving service