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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
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CHAPTERS
00:00 - Intro
00:17 - Historical Factors
00:51 - Lack of Bridges
03:21 - Congestion Charging and ULEZ
06:29 - Tolls of tunnels
07:20 - Electric Vehicle Incentives
08:43 - London is Intentionally Confusing
11:20 - Vans and Commercial Vehicles
13:17 - Cyclists
16:23 - Why is SCD still shut?
17:08 - Lime Bike Problem
18:47 - Buses
21:40 - Private Hire Vehicles
23:50 - Roadworks
25:54 - Other factors
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CHECK ME OUT:
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🌍 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
00:17 - Historical Factors
00:51 - Lack of Bridges
03:21 - Congestion Charging and ULEZ
06:29 - Tolls of tunnels
07:20 - Electric Vehicle Incentives
08:43 - London is Intentionally Confusing
11:20 - Vans and Commercial Vehicles
13:17 - Cyclists
16:23 - Why is SCD still shut?
17:08 - Lime Bike Problem
18:47 - Buses
21:40 - Private Hire Vehicles
23:50 - Roadworks
25:54 - Other factors
