Black cabs

[Earl Aelfheah]

... most electric / hybrid though

[Earl Aelfheah]

In terms of the suitability of the drivers - they're still licenced and Black cab drivers aren't always paragons of virtue. I am sure many can tell their own stories / experiences of black cabbies.

[Rumbero]

rahrahrah Wrote:

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> I am sure many

> can tell their own stories / experiences of black

> cabbies.

Well let's hear them then! Much more entertaining (if not particularly helpful).

And as for The Knowledge, perhaps it might help to think of it not so much in terms of 'knowing all the streets' (a bit of an urban myth really) but more as an extended job interview undertaken by a variety of potential employers (in this case KoL examiners).

I doubt even the mighty Fred Housego (is he still going?) would, even in his prime, know off the top of his head, I don't know, Crebor Street (since we're on the East Dulwich Forum) for instance.

Yes, minicab drivers are now 'licensed' (in the loosest possible way) but I would question how much value to place on said licence.

[westerveld]

Got a cab from Highgate to ED a few weeks back at 10.30pm. The guy did say 'that's a long way' and I said 'yes, yes it is'. He got his ?50, I believe I got a bargain tbh