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Issues Discussed this week:

Decision on whether Taxis will be allowed to drive through Bank Junction takes place this week on the 13th September

Westminster City Council wins legal challenge against Transport for London, meaning cycle scheme will not go ahead in current form
http://www.hamhigh.co.uk/news/cs11-blocked-as-westminster-wins-judicial-review-against-tfl-1-5693170

Steve Mac says the LTDA will not JR the Uber Decision as it would cost them too much money and he doesnt think they will win

Volvo reveals new Robo-Taxi in race to autonomy
https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-volvo-cars-autonomous-robotaxi/volvo-reveals-new-robo-taxi-in-race-to-autonomy-idUKKCN1LL19V

Volvo Cars presented a fully electric robo-taxi on Wednesday, as the Geely-owned Swedish company races to meet an ambitious target for driverless vehicle sales with its Uber supply deal on hold.

Uber seems to view its drivers as a necessary evil
https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/toyota/104560/uber-seems-to-view-its-drivers-as-a-necessary-evil
Uber will soon take delivery of Toyota’s autonomous cars-cum-taxis, so professional drivers should be very afraid, thinks Mike Rutherford

Piccadilly Line Tube drivers to hold 48-hour strike
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-45486620?intlink_from_url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/localnews/2643743-london/0&link_location=live-reporting-story

10 London Taxi Drivers set to climb Kilimanjaro in a bid to lose weight, Saul will be interviewing Roshan Varma next week about their plans

Police 2% pay rise ‘a punch on the nose’, Cressida Dick says
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-45487244?intlink_from_url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/localnews/2643743-london/0&link_location=live-reporting-story

Metrocab “Remains on course” despite debt worries
https://www.taxi-point.co.uk/single-post/2018/09/10/Metrocab-%E2%80%9CRemains-on-course%E2%80%9D-despite-dept-worries

Private Hire operators have until October this year to put in place a “Voice Contact” that customers can speak to regarding any queries

Uber rival Didi Chuxing announce losses of almost £445 million in the first half of this year
https://www.taxi-point.co.uk/single-post/2018/09/11/Uber-rival-Didi-Chuxing-announce-losses-of-almost-%C2%A3445-million-in-the-first-half-of-this-year

CCTV in taxis – What is the law on continuous recording?
https://www.taxi-point.co.uk/single-post/2018/09/10/CCTV-in-taxis-What-is-the-law-on-continuous-recording

Mayor of London Sadiq Khan commissions detailed study into the pedestrianisation of Parliament Square
https://www.taxi-point.co.uk/single-post/2018/09/06/Mayor-of-London-Sadiq-Khan-commissions-detailed-study-into-the-pedestrianisation-of-Parliament-Square

TfL withheld key audit report from tram crash investigators
https://insidecroydon.com/2018/03/14/tfl-withheld-key-audit-report-from-tram-crash-investigators/amp/?__twitter_impression=true

Contributions this week:

Dan from Plan

Saul @RequiredLevel – Unsung Heroes

Drumslayer @Drumslayer2

Steve @SixMileSteve – Point of the Week

Drop Kick Rick – Taxi Rank Titters

Gary Jacobs – DriverTax

And Much More…….

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Issues Discussed this week:

Uber to focus in Bikes over cars

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-45317025

10 London Taxi Drivers set to climb Kilimanjaro in a bid to lose weight, Saul will be interviewing Roshan Varma next week about their plans

Chris Evans is to leave the Radio 2 Breakfast Show and move back to Virgin Radio to host their Breakfast Show

Uber have been accused of overcharging customers, investigations show that Uber are charging the customer one price and showing the driver a different price

Toyota recall over 1 million Prius due to a fire hazard, but will TFL serve unfit notices on these vehicles in the same way as they did the TX4’s back in 2007 which saw many drivers being put out of work?

https://www.wsj.com/articles/toyota-recalls-more-than-1-million-vehicles-over-fire-risk-1536132145

https://andersonshelter.blogspot.com/2018/09/prius-fires-update-dvsa-answer.html

Toronto Taxi Trade Issue a$ 1.7Billion Class Action against the City

https://taxileaks.blogspot.com/2018/09/toronto-taxi-operators-file-1.html

Pimlico Plumbers Charlie speaks out against the Uber License Decision

https://taxileaks.blogspot.com/2018/09/pimlicos-charlie-pipes-up-on-ubers.html

Record number of Private Parking tickets to be issued in this financial year

https://www.taxi-point.co.uk/single-post/2018/09/02/Record-number-of-private-parking-tickets-to-be-issued

Sadiq Khan has no plan to fight crime in London

https://www.standard.co.uk/news/mayor/the-sadiq-khan-audit-mayor-has-no-plan-to-fight-crime-in-london-a3927236.html?utm_campaign=Echobox&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook#Echobox=1536060496

More drivers having problems renewing their licenses again, this time TFL cannot blame the DBS checking company as the problem lies squarely with their administration

https://www.taxi-point.co.uk/single-post/2018/09/05/TfL-taxi-licence-renewal-debacle-could-force-drivers-off-the-road

This week in 1878 saw one of the River Thames most tragic boat accidents the Princess Alice

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-44800309

Private Hire operators have until October this year to put in place a “Voice Contact” that customers can speak to regarding any queries

TFL issue consultation on Judd Street closure

Contributions this week:

Dan from Plan

Saul @RequiredLevel – Unsung Heroes

Drumslayer

Steve @SixMileSteve – Point of the Week

Drop Kick Rick – Taxi Rank Titters

Gary Jacobs – DriverTax

And Much More…….

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In this show Mark Wakely explores Taxi Charity, the Charity set up to take the War Disabled on day trips and to help out those injured during wars.

Originally called The London Taxi Benevolent Association for the War Disabled the Charity recently changed its name to Taxi Charity for Military Veterans.

Now in its 70th Year Taxi Charity undertakes many trips and events every year taking Military Veterans to places such as The Netherlands, Normandy, Waterloo and their annual trip to Worthing, but the taxi company offer their services for this, and a large van can be a great addition to your fleet to be able to transport more people.

In this program you will hear Mark interview Veterans, Trustees and the Committee of the Taxi Charity about past, present and future work of the Charity.

You can find Mark on twitter @MJWakely

If you would like to find out more about the Taxi Charity please visit their website at taxicharity.org 

Or on Twitter @TaxiCharity

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Cab Chat Radio Show E178 30-08-2018

Hosted this week by @SuperCabby

Issues Discussed this week:

New Cab Chat Feature – Guess who I have had in the back of my cab

TFL plans to scrap or shorten a lot of bus routes to ease congestion in Central London

https://853london.com/2018/08/15/tfl-plans-permanent-cutbacks-for-routes-53-171-and-172-in-huge-bus-axe-scheme/

Sherbet London launch new Taxi Hailing App

Dartford Crossing Charge to go up for those with accounts only

But Southend News Network have reported that it will be free for anyone who can cross in 30 seconds or less

https://you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/dartford-crossing-price-increase?bucket&source=twitter-share-button

Electro-magnetic radiation health concerns surrounding the electric taxi put to bed

https://www.taxi-point.co.uk/single-post/2018/08/15/Electromagnetic-radiation-health-concerns-surrounding-the-electric-taxi-put-to-bed

London Mayor again asks government for powers to cap minicab numbers in the capital

https://www.taxi-point.co.uk/single-post/2018/08/15/London-Mayor-again-asks-government-for-power-to-cap-minicab-numbers

Tariff increase agreed and London Taxi Meters to start at £3.00 increase equates to 60p in every £100 a day driver earns but night drivers increase is 0

Vomit Fraud seems to be a big thing with Uber Drivers

Young couple nearly die as their Uber Car plunges into the sea

https://andersonshelter.blogspot.com/2018/08/young-couple-nearly-die-as-uber-car.html

LCDC Chairman Grant Davis calls for a retrial of the Uber License Appeal

https://taxileaks.blogspot.com/2018/08/lcdc-chairman-grant-davis-calls-for.html

Gett & Carry International Chauffeur Service form partnership

https://www.carey.com/news/gett-and-carey-international-announce-strategic-partnership-provide-complete-global-ground-1

Uber is to pay $1.9 for sexual harrasment claims

https://www.bbc.com/news/business-45266954

Toyota to invest $500m in Uber driverless car deal

https://www.bbc.com/news/business-45324753?ocid=wsnews.chat-apps.in-app-msg.whatsapp.trial.link1_.auin

Uber to focus in Bikes over cars

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-45317025

10 London Taxi Drivers set to climb Kilimanjaro in a bid to lose weight, Saul will be interviewing Roshan Varma next week about their plans

TFLs bus safety record brought into question

Ian Collins leaves LBC and nighttime radio after 15 years stating that he is just going to take a long overdue rest.

Man stabbed in Deptford brings London’s knife crime to 100 incidents

Cab Charge CEO says Uber, Taxify and DIDI are in a race to the bottom as they fight for customers!

And finally another Pruis goes up in flames on Edgeware Road tonight

Contributions this week:

Dan from Plan

Saul @RequiredLevel – Unsung Heroes

Drumslayer

Steve @SixMileSteve – Point of the Week

Drop Kick Rick – Taxi Rank Titters

Mark Wakely – Waterloo Uncovered

Gary Jacobs – Kosher Comedy

Gary Jacobs – Open Banking

And Much More…….

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Cab Chat Radio Show E177 13-08-2018

Hosted this week by @SuperCabby

Guests this week:

Dan from Plan Insurance

Jason Kron – DriverTax

Drop Kick Rick

Gary Jacobs – DriverTax

Issues Discussed this week:

Taxi Drivers to carry Defibrillators

Legal Action against Uber

Ola announces plans to enter the UK Taxi & Private Hire Market

https://www.taxi-point.co.uk/single-post/2018/08/07/Ola-Announces-Plans-to-Enter-UK

Proximo seem set to enter the Taxi Hire business renting out the New Electric Metrocab

Researchers conclude: Men with beer bellies get more women and live longer
https://en.newsner.com/family/researchers-conclude-men-with-beer-bellies-get-more-women-and-live-longer/

London is heading for a shortage of available Taxis with nearly 4 times more older taxis coming off the road than new being licensed for the first time. Also it appears that more Taxis are being taken off the road than needed as some appear to be being taken out of service before their 15 year age limit.

Electric London Taxis Debut in London more than 120 years ago
https://taxileaks.blogspot.com/2018/08/the-london-electrical-cab-made-its.html

LTDA print a readers letter in Taxi newspaper that has outraged the trade

Mr Oranges diary of an LTDA member

https://ltdaorange.wordpress.com/

Contributions this week:

Saul @RequiredLevel – Unsung Heroes

Drumslayer

Steve @SixMileSteve – Point of the Week

And Much More…….

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Cab Chat Radio Show E176 06-08-2018

Hosted this week by:

@SuperCabby

Guests:

Drop Kick Rick

Dan from Plan

Gary Jacobs from Drivertax

Jo from Plan

Issues discussed this week:

Proposed legal action against Uber

TFL Non Disclosure Agreements with staff who leave

Cab Chat World Cup Competition

Plus much More

Contributions from:

Drumslayer

Saul RequiredLevel Unsung Heroes

Rob Iamcabman Point of the Week

Drop Kick Taxi Rank Titters

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Cab Chat Radio Show E175 28-07-2018

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Hosted this week by @SuperCabby

Issues This week:

The LTDA to initiate a class action against Uber for £1

LCDC were the only driver org to attend the Knowledge seminar at City Hal

Is Alfie McNamara of LEVC Steve Macs son?

Is that the reason that Steve is so keen to promote the new LEVC Taxi?

Camden Council consult on plans to close Judd Street to all traffic

Passengers are hailing the new electric cab over diesel a survey reveals

Government urged to scrap the MOT by the Adam Smith Institute

Speed limits in Central London set to be reduced to 20mph in Khans radical safety plan

Caroline Pidgeon says TFL love Tech too much

Costa Blanca cabbies block Alicante Airport in protest against Uber

Taxi Drivers and War Vets sky dive with the Red Devils for Taxi Charity

Contributions this week:

Dan from Plan

Saul’s Unsung Heroes

Point of the week – Six Mile Steve

Drumslayer

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Cab Chat Radio Show E174 16-07-2018

Hosted this week by @SuperCabby & @TheHolbornCab

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Issues discussed this week:

Reading Decision

Uber Decision

Doom & Gloom

Joe Lewis

Cab Chat Features:

Dan from Plan

Sauls Unsung Heroes

Point of the Week

Drop Kicks Taxi Rank Titter

Mystery TV & Film Theme Tune

Plus much more:

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Cab Chat Radio Show 8th July 2018

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THIS WEEKS NEWS HIGHLIGHTS

A Scotsman, Welshman and Irishman walk into a pub.

Usually there’s a Englishman but he’s still in Russia at the World Cup

Uber Licensing Decision

Moped Gangs are now Impersonating Police Officers and pulled over a Taxi

TFL are holding over £321 Million of unused Oyster Card Credit

Hundreds of Taxi drivers shut down Wolverhampton in protest against Uber

London Boroughs are alarmed at the quality of collision data from the Met that is sent through via TFL

Some insider information for you about Taxify they are re launching soon as @hopp.app watch this space!

England get through to the Quarter Finals of the World Cup and fans celebrating in Borough High Street trash an ambulance emergency response vehicle. Millwall Supporters Club have set up a crowdfunding appeal to pay for the repairs.

Taxi Leaks back online after a couple of weeks of being hacked and offline, you can now find the Taxi leaks blog at andersonshelter.blogspot.com

LVTA celebrated their 40th Anniversary this weekend with a display at RAF Hendon

WHAT HAVE THE CAB CHAT TEAM BEEN UP TO THIS WEEK

Most of the team took part in the Albany Taxi Charity Fund outing to Margate on Monday 2nd July

The Cab CHat Team will be taking part in the LTFUC Day to Southend

The Cab Chat Team will be taking part in the WCHCD driving skills day at Regents Park Barracks

USELESS FACTS

Women blink nearly twice as much as men.

There are 1 million ants for every human in the world.

The expression ‘to get fired’ comes from long ago Clans that wanted to get rid of unwanted people, so they would burn their houses instead of killing them, creating the term ‘Got fired’.

THINGS TO MENTION

Cab Chat Pie & Mash Meet Wednesday 11th July Scotts 51 Walnuts Road, Orpington BR6 0TW at 2pm

Cab Chat Cheesy Boat Cruise & Cab Chat Awards

Cab Chat Shelter Meets

World Cup competition in Association with Plan Insurance

DROP KICK RICK JOKE OF THE WEEK

THIS WEEKS CAB CHAT FEATURES

THIS DAY IN HISTORY

1884The National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC) was founded in London.

1918 National Savings stamps were introduced in Britain.

1965Ronald Biggs, who was serving a 30-year prison sentence for his part in the Great Train Robbery, escaped from Wandsworth prison.

TODAY IS

National Video Game Day

RING OUTS – CALLERS

GUILTY PLEASURE

LONDON TRIVIA

In Kensington Gardens is a statue of a well known character from a children’s book. Who is it?

VAPE OF THE WEEK

Slushie – Bubblegum Slush

WORD OF THE WEEK

Neophyte – an inexperienced person

TWEET OF THE WEEK

ROBS POINT OF THE WEEK

MYSTERY TV OR FILM THEME TUNE

Last weeks – Terry & June

TRAFFIC NEWS & ROAD CLOSURES

Cab Chat has discovered the Victoria Embankment in London will close for six months next year as engineers need to move a gas mains to make way for London’s new £4bn super-sewer.

BILKER ALERTS

Scooter Gangs are targeting Black Cabs, join the Whatsapp Group

GUEST CONTRIBUTIONS

Dan from Plan

Saul’s Unsung Heroes

Point of the week

Drumslayer

CHARITY ROUNDUP

WAR DISABLED

26th July parachute jump with Red Devils done by 4 cab drivers, two veterans and me

31st August-3rd September Airborne march in Arnhem

7th October thank you party for drivers

www.taxicharity.org

DISNEY

Friday 28th September – Sunday 30th September 25th Year

THE ALBANY

www.albanytaxicharity.org

LTFUC

Southend Thursday 12th July 2018

www.londontaxidriverschildrenscharity.co.uk

EAST LONDON CABBIES OUTING

www.eastlondoncabbiesouting.co.uk

TAXI DRIVER OF THE YEAR CHARITY FUND

Dinner & Dance Saturday 25th November 2018 Holiday Inn Regents Park £70 per person

www.taxifund.co.uk

POPPY CABS

11th November

@Poppycabs

TOP OF THE HOUR JINGLE AND ADVERTS

TaxiApp

Wedding Taxis

CAMERA HOTSPOTS

EXMOUTH MARKET Red zone

BERKLEY STREET J/W PICCADILLY Yellow box cameras

BAGLEYS LANE/NEW KINGS ROAD Yellow box

FULHAM BROADWAY/BARCLAY ROAD Yellow box

CAMDEN 20mph limit

WATERLOO ROAD Zig-Zags

SELFRIDGES Over ranking

LUDGATE HILL Zig-Zags

CLAPHAM HIGH STREET Zig-Zags ISLINGTON 20mph limit

RED ROUTES TfL is actively enforcing yellow box restrictions

TOWER BRIDGE 20 mph speed limit average speed cameras

LIMEHOUSE LINK 30mph speed limit

TERMINUS PLACE Bus only left turn. TfL to issue PCNs

SMITHFIELD Do not park in loading boxes, they are enforced by camera

A13 Average speed cameras in operation

THE CITY 20mph limit

ST JOHNS STREET/SEKFORDE STREET Yellow box junction enforced by camera

M25 & M1 Cameras are now active

A2 Rochester Way Average Speed Cameras working.

Plus much more.

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Cab Chat Radio Show E172 25-06-2018

Hosted this week by

@SuperCabby & @RequiredLevel

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Issues discussed this week:

The Big Driver Org Meeting took place last week

Get are to apply for a Private Hire Operators License

Sadiq Khan says he is seeking a second term as mayor

LTDA Branch Elections suspended following alleged threats and claims of intimidation

Gett to drop fixed prices from their app but will still offer corporate clients the ability to book a fixed price but will offer drivers the opportunity to opt out of fixed prices

Could clear tint film be the answer to a scooter attckers trying to smash Taxi windows?

Uber VAT tax tribunal date set as appeal gathers pace 11th July Good Law Practice

Go Ahead enters ride sharing market with on demand buses!

Google have pulled Uber’s direct booking app from its maps application!1

Uber driver refused to pick up a blind woman and her guide dog before then proceeding to run over her foot!

NOTABLE MENTIONS

Kate at Russel Square Shelter 29th June 2018 all food is free as long as you make a donation to the LTFUC

CHARITY ROUNDUP

WAR DISABLED

Here are some of our plans for this year, the 70th anniversary of the founding of the charity.

2-6th May Dutch liberation

8-10th May trip to Portsmouth

24th May event at the Honourable Artillery Company

4th-8th June Normandy commemorations

12th June annual trip to Worthing

26th July parachute jump with Red Devils done by 4 cab drivers, two veterans and me

31st August-3rd September Airborne march in Arnhem

7th October thank you party for drivers

www.taxicharity.org

DISNEY

Friday 28th September – Sunday 30th September 25th Year

THE ALBANY

Hastings Monday 4th June 2018

Margate Monday 2nd July 2018

www.albanytaxicharity.org

LTFUC

90th Anniversary Dinner & Dance 23rd June 2018 De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms Queen Street WC2

Southend Thursday 12th July 2018

www.londontaxidriverschildrenscharity.co.uk

EAST LONDON CABBIES OUTING

Maldon Wednesday 4th July 2018

www.eastlondoncabbiesouting.co.uk

TAXI DRIVER OF THE YEAR CHARITY FUND

Dinner & Dance Saturday 25th November 2018 Holiday Inn Regents Park £70 per person

www.taxifund.co.uk

POPPY CABS

11th November

@Poppycabs

TOP OF THE HOUR JINGLE AND ADVERTS

TaxiApp

Wedding Taxis

CAMERA HOTSPOTS

EXMOUTH MARKET Red zone

BERKLEY STREET J/W PICCADILLY Yellow box cameras

BAGLEYS LANE/NEW KINGS ROAD Yellow box

FULHAM BROADWAY/BARCLAY ROAD Yellow box

CAMDEN 20mph limit

WATERLOO ROAD Zig-Zags

SELFRIDGES Over ranking

LUDGATE HILL Zig-Zags

CLAPHAM HIGH STREET Zig-Zags ISLINGTON 20mph limit

RED ROUTES TfL is actively enforcing yellow box restrictions

TOWER BRIDGE 20 mph speed limit average speed cameras

LIMEHOUSE LINK 30mph speed limit

TERMINUS PLACE Bus only left turn. TfL to issue PCNs

SMITHFIELD Do not park in loading boxes, they are enforced by camera

A13 Average speed cameras in operation

THE CITY 20mph limit

ST JOHNS STREET/SEKFORDE STREET Yellow box junction enforced by camera

M25 & M1 Cameras are now active

A2 Rochester Way Average Speed Cameras working.

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Cab Chat Radio Show 11-06-2018

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THIS WEEKS NEWS HIGHLIGHTS

Pedestrian gets knocked down at Bank Junctions by a Cyclist

Mandarin Oriental Hotel went up in flames last Wednesday

Drivers complain of poor service from Brewery Road

What makes investors sink money into Uber that they will probably never see a return on?

London Taxi PR Pick up another Award for the best PR Agency?

Albany Taxi Charity Fund have a successful day out in Hastings

Baby Boy in critical condition after violent stabbing in London

UK Government back expansion at Heathrow

ULEZ to be extended to North & South Circulars from 25th October 2021

Big all Driver Org Meeting this week at Unity House

THINGS WE MENTIONED LAST WEEK BUT DIDNT GET TO

LTPH Roads and Events updates, do they come out too late?

Where to Britain Hashtag, lets tweet all the Uber Crashes and Bad Press with the Hashtag #wheretobritain

WHAT HAVE THE CAB CHAT TEAM BEEN UP TO THIS WEEK

Rob gets taken pointing by one of the Sick B’stards

Drop Kick Rick goes on the Albany Outing to Hastings and ends up in New Romney!

Mac The Cab is still eating Frogs Legs in  France

SuperCabby goes on a Photo Shoot with an American Fashion House

Six Mile Steve is still scouring the streets to bring you more interesting Points of the Week

Whatever happens to the trade, it’s our duty to be morale boosters. In war they send out enterainers to lift spirits, ‘not’ tell everyone they’re gonna die! – Marc Turner

USELESS FACTS

It’s only 28 weeks to Christmas!!!!!

A pig’s orgasm lasts for 30 minutes.

The average person spends 6 months of their life sitting at red lights.

MENTIONS

Cab Chat Pie & Mash Meet

Cab Chat Cheesy Boat Cruise

Cab Chat Awards

Cab Chat Shelter Meets

World Cup competition in Association with Plan Insurance

NOTABLE MENTIONS

Heather put a Tweet out recently stating that anyone suffering through debt please do not suffer alone, she offered help and assistance which is commendable.

A driver had his Taxi broken into by a pair of youths on a scooter and Dan offered to help the guy out

Perry K

@Djperryk

Last job at London Bridge last night, 3 fella’s one on phone saying where he was blah blah blah. I’m laughing to myself. Ends up cancelling, getting in my cab & the hit with £7.50 cancellation fee. Two stops & then he says –
Mate your cheaper than what they quoted

Passengers killed or seriously injured in a London Taxi = 0

ITEMS DISCUSSED

Second major awards success for London Taxi PR

DROP KICK RICK JOKE OF THE WEEK

THIS WEEKS CAB CHAT FEATURES

THIS DAY IN HISTORY

TODAY IS

RING OUTS – CALLERS

GUILTY PLEASURE

The first album I bought.I think it’s worth waiting for the guitar riffs at the end. Turn up the volume

Twitter Username: @FWyhowska

Song Name & Artist: Throw Down the Sword : Wishbone Ash

VAPE OF THE WEEK

Mix-Up Sweets – Sweet JackBlack

WORD OF THE WEEK

Atavism

So much of their business was done via e-mail that the phone was almostunnecessary–a sort of quaint atavism that nobody thought to use first–but thismorning the ringing had been ceaseless.

ROBS POINT OF THE WEEK

Rob Cardwell – Live

MYSTERY TV OR FILM THEME TUNE

Answer to 2 weeks ago – Family Fortunes

This weeks – Hawaii 50

THIS WEEKS LONDON TRIVIA

2 weeks ago I asked the question? BORN IN FOREST HILL IN 1949 HE WENT ON TO BECOME THE LEAD SINGER WITH ROCK BAND STATUS QUO – FRANCIS ROSSI

This weeks question is?

This Shoreditch born actress was once married to gangster Ronnie Knight? – Barbara Windsor

TRAFFIC NEWS & ROAD CLOSURES

WHATS ON IN LONDON

BILKER ALERTS

Scooter Gangs are targeting Black Cabs, join the Whatsapp Group

GUEST CONTRIBUTIONS

Dan from Plan

Saul’s Unsung Heroes

Point of the week

Drumslayer

CHARITY ROUNDUP

WAR DISABLED

Here are some of our plans for this year, the 70th anniversary of the founding of the charity.

2-6th May Dutch liberation

8-10th May trip to Portsmouth

24th May event at the Honourable Artillery Company

4th-8th June Normandy commemorations

12th June annual trip to Worthing

26th July parachute jump with Red Devils done by 4 cab drivers, two veterans and me

31st August-3rd September Airborne march in Arnhem

7th October thank you party for drivers

www.taxicharity.org

DISNEY

Friday 28th September – Sunday 30th September 25th Year

THE ALBANY

Hastings Monday 4th June 2018

Margate Monday 2nd July 2018

www.albanytaxicharity.org

LTFUC

90th Anniversary Dinner & Dance 23rd June 2018 De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms Queen Street WC2

Southend Thursday 12th July 2018

www.londontaxidriverschildrenscharity.co.uk

EAST LONDON CABBIES OUTING

Maldon Wednesday 4th July 2018

www.eastlondoncabbiesouting.co.uk

TAXI DRIVER OF THE YEAR CHARITY FUND

Dinner & Dance Saturday 25th November 2018 Holiday Inn Regents Park £70 per person

www.taxifund.co.uk

POPPY CABS

11th November

@Poppycabs

TOP OF THE HOUR JINGLE AND ADVERTS

TaxiApp

Wedding Taxis

CAMERA HOTSPOTS

EXMOUTH MARKET Red zone

BERKLEY STREET J/W PICCADILLY Yellow box cameras

BAGLEYS LANE/NEW KINGS ROAD Yellow box

FULHAM BROADWAY/BARCLAY ROAD Yellow box

CAMDEN 20mph limit

WATERLOO ROAD Zig-Zags

SELFRIDGES Over ranking

LUDGATE HILL Zig-Zags

CLAPHAM HIGH STREET Zig-Zags ISLINGTON 20mph limit

RED ROUTES TfL is actively enforcing yellow box restrictions

TOWER BRIDGE 20 mph speed limit average speed cameras

LIMEHOUSE LINK 30mph speed limit

TERMINUS PLACE Bus only left turn. TfL to issue PCNs

SMITHFIELD Do not park in loading boxes, they are enforced by camera

A13 Average speed cameras in operation

THE CITY 20mph limit

ST JOHNS STREET/SEKFORDE STREET Yellow box junction enforced by camera

M25 & M1 Cameras are now active

A2 Rochester Way Average Speed Cameras working.

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CAB CHAT IN ASSOCIATION WITH PLAN INSURANCE

THIS WEEKS NEWS HIGHLIGHTS

Visa Systems went down on Friday

20mph speed limits for all TfL roads plus increased enforcement discussed

TFL Private Hire & Taxi Roads and Events updates

George Osborne under fire over paid for positive press coverage for Uber

London cabbie convicted under the equality act for starting meter before wheelchair passenger onboard

LTDA’s McNamara: “The real cost of Uber”

Cab Chat Awards

Cab Chat Pie & Mash Outings

ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION

Cab Chat Awards

Cab Chat Pie & Mash day Wednesday 13th June Manzes Tower Bridge Road

THIS WEEKS CAB CHAT FEATURES

THIS DAY IN HISTORY

TODAY IS

RING OUTS – CALLERS

GUILTY PLEASURE

VAPE OF THE WEEK

WORD OF THE WEEK

ROBS POINT OF THE WEEK

MYSTERY TV OR FILM THEME TUNE

THIS WEEKS LONDON TRIVIA

TRAFFIC NEWS & ROAD CLOSURES

WHATS ON IN LONDON

BILKER ALERTS

GUEST CONTRIBUTIONS

Saul’s Unsung Heroes

Dan from Plan Insurance

Rob Cardwell

Marc Turner

Steve Point of the Week

 CHARITY ROUNDUP

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Hosted this week by @SuperCabby

Contributions from:

Dan (Plan Insurance)

Saul Grant (Unsung Heroes)

Rob Cardwell ( Point of the week)

Drop Kick (Taxi Rank Titter)

Drumslayer (Roving Reporter)

Issues Discussed this week:

Taxi Charities and their outings.

Rett Russell to don his Stetson and pick up his Guitar again

Plus all the usual Cab Chat Features and News.

THIS DAY IN HISTORY

VAPE OF THE WEEK

WORD OF THE WEEK

POINT OF THE WEEK

TRAFFIC NEWS & ROAD CLOSURES

BILKER ALERTS

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Cab Chat is a podcast about London and it World Famous Taxi Drivers, taking a light-hearted and humorous look at whats going on in London