Uploaded February 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
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I get asked it a lot, so I explain the good, the bad. And all the stuff you didn't think of.
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:
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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
00:22 - Is is still worth doing?
02:05 - You have to work in London
03:59 - Big investment, not transferable
06:45 - Freedom or money. You can't have both.
09:29 - This will make you lonely
12:00 - The wage
13:05 - Pay rises?
16:22 - Time independence
17:30 - Is it even a job?
18:06 - So who is this job for?
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AD - (Get 50% off your 1st box + 20% off the next 2 months + free desserts for life!), code (TTD50) + link (hellofresh.co.uk/TTD50)
I get asked it a lot, so I explain the good, the bad. And all the stuff you didn't think of.
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
00:22 - Is is still worth doing?
02:05 - You have to work in London
03:59 - Big investment, not transferable
06:45 - Freedom or money. You can't have both.
09:29 - This will make you lonely
12:00 - The wage
13:05 - Pay rises?
16:22 - Time independence
17:30 - Is it even a job?
18:06 - So who is this job for?
Terms and Conditions: This offer entitles you to 50% off your first box, and 20% off your next seven boxes when ordered in consecutive weeks during your first two months as a HellFresh customer. One voucher per customer and household. Must be 18 or over. Once redeemed you will be signed up to a flexible rolling weekly subscription. Valid for UK residents only (including Jersey, Guernsey & Isle of Man), excluding Scottish Highlands and Islands.
