Uploaded July 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
TfL are having a review of The Taxi Knowledge due to low take-up, and are possibly "dumbing it down" to attract candidates!
In this video I share important factors that must remain, and potential fixes for the whole system.
CLIPS FEATURED:
Modern Times (1996) - youtube.com/watch?v=yvFKh_3evC8
The World's Toughest Taxi Test - youtube.com/watch?v=u7gp8KBP7ak
MY TAXI ESSENTIALS:
🚕 Everyday stuff - amzn.to/3kVr2MH
🎙 Audible Subscription - amzn.to/3LdYZTc
MY SKILLSHARE COURSE:
🎬 Getting Started with Final Cut Pro X - Beginner to YouTuber - https://skl.sh/3ZB3ueV
Get a Free Trial HERE: https://skl.sh/3Zxthos
MY SET-UP:
🎥 Sony ZV-1 (studio camera) - amzn.to/3tz0Bxo
🎥 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
CHECK ME OUT:
💌 Sign up to my weekly email newsletter - bit.ly/tomssemail
🌍 My website - https://www.tom.taxi
📸 Instagram - instagram.com/tomhutley
🐦 Twitter - twitter.com/tomtaxidriver
📖 My Book - amzn.to/3gg0KSF
🏛 Tripadvisor Reviews - bit.ly/tataxireviews
MUSIC & SOUND FX USED:
🎵 Epidemic Sound - bit.ly/3LrQCDV
WHO AM I:
I’m Tom, a London Taxi driver of 5 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
00:50 - 1. Misconceptions about The Knowledge
08:14 - 2. What progress have we seen so far?
09:07 - 3. Why does The Knowledge take so long?
12:36 - 4. Why are applicants at an all time low?
14:15 - 5. How can TfL make the job more attractive?
25:03 - 6. How can TfL improve The Knowledge?
28:18 - The key point to remember!
TfL are having a review of The Taxi Knowledge due to low take-up, and are possibly "dumbing it down" to attract candidates!
In this video I share important factors that must remain, and potential fixes for the whole system.
CLIPS FEATURED:
Modern Times (1996) - youtube.com/watch?v=yvFKh_3evC8
The World's Toughest Taxi Test - youtube.com/watch?v=u7gp8KBP7ak
MY TAXI ESSENTIALS:
🚕 Everyday stuff - amzn.to/3kVr2MH
🎙 Audible Subscription - amzn.to/3LdYZTc
MY SKILLSHARE COURSE:
🎬 Getting Started with Final Cut Pro X - Beginner to YouTuber - https://skl.sh/3ZB3ueV
Get a Free Trial HERE: https://skl.sh/3Zxthos
MY SET-UP:
🎥 Sony ZV-1 (studio camera) - amzn.to/3tz0Bxo
🎥 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
CHECK ME OUT:
💌 Sign up to my weekly email newsletter - bit.ly/tomssemail
🌍 My website - https://www.tom.taxi
📸 Instagram - instagram.com/tomhutley
🐦 Twitter - twitter.com/tomtaxidriver
📖 My Book - amzn.to/3gg0KSF
🏛 Tripadvisor Reviews - bit.ly/tataxireviews
MUSIC & SOUND FX USED:
🎵 Epidemic Sound - bit.ly/3LrQCDV
WHO AM I:
I’m Tom, a London Taxi driver of 5 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
00:50 - 1. Misconceptions about The Knowledge
08:14 - 2. What progress have we seen so far?
09:07 - 3. Why does The Knowledge take so long?
12:36 - 4. Why are applicants at an all time low?
14:15 - 5. How can TfL make the job more attractive?
25:03 - 6. How can TfL improve The Knowledge?
28:18 - The key point to remember!
