Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
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The NYC taxi system is absolutely mental!
CHECK ME OUT:
💌 Sign up to my weekly email newsletter - bit.ly/tomssemail
☕️ Support me on Patreon - patreon.com/tomthetaxidriver
🌍 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 8 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
00:40 - Fixed Fares
02:32 - History of NYC taxis
05:01 - Medallion system?
06:39 - The arrival of Uber
07:22 - The Pandemic
08:50 - The taxis and FHV's
10:11 - How expensive is a journey?
10:50 - How much for a driver to lease a taxi?
12:32 - What do they earn?
15:01 - Does it work out financially?
15:25 - Why not be an Uber driver?
17:35 - The one payment provider
18:50 - The drivers and knowledge?
22:02 - Why are NYC taxis still here?
22:25 - The overview
Get 100% Extra FREE on your Travel Data plan with eSIMio
esimio.onelink.me/Lltr/TomTheTaxiDriver
Use code: TOM100
The NYC taxi system is absolutely mental!
CHECK ME OUT:
💌 Sign up to my weekly email newsletter - bit.ly/tomssemail
☕️ Support me on Patreon - patreon.com/tomthetaxidriver
🌍 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 8 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
00:40 - Fixed Fares
02:32 - History of NYC taxis
05:01 - Medallion system?
06:39 - The arrival of Uber
07:22 - The Pandemic
08:50 - The taxis and FHV's
10:11 - How expensive is a journey?
10:50 - How much for a driver to lease a taxi?
12:32 - What do they earn?
15:01 - Does it work out financially?
15:25 - Why not be an Uber driver?
17:35 - The one payment provider
18:50 - The drivers and knowledge?
22:02 - Why are NYC taxis still here?
22:25 - The overview
