As long as I've got a hole in my posterior (that's putting it politely) there's no way I'll sign up to that company, which its moral compass is completely way off.
In Glasgow about 60% of our black cabs are part of an owners association. We have an app similar to uber and a call centre. We can get work from the app or from street hails. They also have corporate account work from lots of different organisations. Councils, banks, railway operators etc. Surprised the London Cabbies don’t really have something similar at scale, given the amount of business that takes place in the capital.
We did have something similar to that called Comcab but that’s long since gone. No we just have the big standard apps. Thanks for watching and I hope you have a busy Xmas
I have nothing to say other than wishing the black cab trade the best - best product for the customer and that’s the final word. Said from a twice daily user!
The sad thing is, a lot of people just want the cheapest ride. I know black cabs have suffered a lot since uber came about, and all the other cheaper rides. But, the drivers don't speak English or even know London,
Uber drivers can be very low quality ! Not saying all as I have met some very professional Uber drivers , also I have been in a few questionable Ubers ! Hey how easy is it to pass the knowledge?
Don't sign to Corporate Fascist Uber. They would soon order you around when and where you're allowed to drive, and when you're allowed to take a day off, etc. That's not the way taxi drivers live.
Without even watching your video, I have seen enough videos from Uber drivers being scammed, verbally and even physically abused by passengers. Moreover from what ive seen most Uber drivers are not paid too well for what they have to put up with. As for me I would always prefer to pay a little extra for a properly licensed chauffeur who's vehicle is inspected to higher standards and is regulated by some official body. I'll be doing a bit of international travel in '24 and will be using a proper taxi service. Especially when I go to the Philippines.
I’ve nothing and against any Uber driver I really hope they make good money to support their families and are treated well by these big tech companies. The video talks Marie about the Uber offer and how they had a fractious relationship with the taxi trade.
Like you say Uber wants to gain the monopoly for London and be the only provider. Long gone are the days where you went down to your local cab office after a night out or rang them for a minicab. In fact the term minicab is not really used anymore. If Black Cab drivers sign up Uber it completely devalues the knowledge and the Black Cab trade in general. Uber drivers are some of the WORST and quite often some of the most DANGEROUS drivers out on the roads nowadays. Black Cab drivers are some of the SAFEST and BEST drivers out there.
@@RJE48 I will say I’ve met some very nice Uber drivers on my travels and some of them are doing the knowledge which is fantastic! using it as a stepping stone to get into the industry. So far I haven’t seen any Black cab drivers on the Uber app and now it’s nearly September, so recruitment has been a problem for this platform. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
There's no comparison, absolute chalk & cheese. I find your videos very interesting (also Tom the Taxi Driver's) and would only want to support the genuine & iconic cab drivers.
Their arrival was an utter disaster for the trade and for me personally. Maybe things have levelled off slightly now, I believe there has been a drop in taxi drivers. Hope we get something from the action against them
In my opinion I wouldn’t slate them before knowing more. There’s nothing wrong with having a “backup” for fares if street hailed work is low on the ground at a particular time… I drove private hire for Uber in Glasgow. It’s the more popular option for visitors as they can use their app even coming from the US for example. Safer for the drivers as there’s much less chance of being robbed or having a fare dodger.
I definitely wouldn’t slate any driver on a ride hailing app, as I say in the video I wish them all the best. I do think that some of the big tech companies need closer scrutiny as far as fair practice and driver support is concerned. Thanks for watching and have a great Xmas!
Uber has supposed to have changed into an organisation that now will follow the rules and regulations of every major city it operates in and adhere to its regulations. It still uses its corporate clout to manipulate the law. Cross border hiring was never an issue until Uber appeared. Wish i could have been a fly on the wall at TFL offices when Uber discussed bringing us into the uber fold with Mr Kahn. How much money did Uber spend on its papers with the Adam smith institute to destroy the London taxi trade.
Yep! I’d love to have been party to what really went on behind closed doors, anyway they are here to stay. I’m just interested in my take at the end of the day. Thank you for watching
Hello Mark, My name is Kathleen O’Keefe and I am the owner operator of a (Wilmington, North Carolina) ILM Airport Taxi. I admire “the knowledge”. I too have encountered Uber here at the airport, some of the other cab drivers also do Uber and Lyft. I tried Uber at one time, but I don’t like their business model, also, their vehicles are never inspected, mine is inspected every quarter, Uber charges 20% of whatever you earn, plus they charge $3.00 to $5.00 for every ride you get, and they do surge pricing, which can be 3 times what I charge on the meter. I like being a taxi! Like you here in Wilmington, North Carolina, we are right now in our fat season, however come October we start what we call the thin season until March. Lucky for me I have some very nice top shelf clients that help me get through. I like watching your videos because I get to see London. I am originally from NYC, but had a very different life there, I would never be a cabbie in NYC. Keep up the good work, looking forward to your next videos.
Thanks so much Kathleen for giving me an insight into taxi trade based in Wilmington. I love the expression ‘Fat’ and ‘Thin’ season! Sounds like you’ve found the perfect work balance at far as driving the taxi is concerned. High end regular customers are definitely a great help in thin season. Keep up The good work and thanks for watching 🙏🏻
You could do that. But when your doing the knowledge. You need to focus on the knowledge. So once you do the routes. You need to read over them and memories them. So doing work and doing the routes at the same time would be hard.
Uber P/H drivers used to pay 25% commission , they now get fleeced over 40% so you can see what Uber's model is. Dont do it guys , youve worked to hard to let that company mug you off anymore than they already have.
As far as I’ve noticed there is still no black taxi option available on the Uber app so I’m guessing their recruitment drive has failed considering it’s nearly March, thanks for watching
@originalpickaxe you are 100% correct. It's a race to the bottom. Don't join you will end up working longer hours. More milage for less and less fare price.
IF the black cab drivers decide to join uber, most likely they will incorporate a 2 tier system for the passangers. Expensive fare black cabs and a cheaper fare for non black cabs. The passanger can decide. If they are in a rush most likely will take the black cab, if not then they will opt for non black cabs. The issue with uber is they keep lowering the fare price. Each year its getting lower and lower. My advice would be to stay away from the uber app. They are taking advantage of the drivers. Below minimum wage.
Hi mark it up you are doing a great job and having fun making some brilliant videos superstar Ali Walsall west midlands england junction 10 m6 Walsall churckery
We can work for many ride hailing apps if we choose to, and they offer the facility for the Hackney carriage or we can work for none. They are booking platforms that connect a licensed driver with the customer. Legacy booking systems like comcab and radio taxis did the same thing, just the technology has changed really
I,m a cab driver,a lot more since they,ve realised "surge charging" when the black cab trade go,es the way of the do-do and uber rule the roost god help the punter,especially if you,re in a wheelchair.
@@Markstaxidiaries blockbuster started in 1985 and ended in 2014 . If they had taken the deal with Netflix and moved with the times they would have still been around. This is the same issue with the black cabs. They would rather hold a grudge against people who choose to move with the times, Be smart be sensible .
@@bigjohn5689 If you’d like to book me on a ride hailing app you will find me on @taxiapp or @freenow both ride hailing apps are very much moving with the times.
As long as I've got a hole in my posterior (that's putting it politely) there's no way I'll sign up to that company, which its moral compass is completely way off.
I Did not do the knowledge to only go join Uber . No way
In Glasgow about 60% of our black cabs are part of an owners association. We have an app similar to uber and a call centre. We can get work from the app or from street hails. They also have corporate account work from lots of different organisations. Councils, banks, railway operators etc. Surprised the London Cabbies don’t really have something similar at scale, given the amount of business that takes place in the capital.
A couple did get launched but then sold the trade out . 😮
We did have something similar to that called Comcab but that’s long since gone. No we just have the big standard apps. Thanks for watching and I hope you have a busy Xmas
I prefer professional drivers that know where they are going, instead of non professional drivers who rely on a sat nav.
Look at their Corporate history. Money trumps all. Misogynistic and racist culture
I’m a Uber driver and been driving for Uber 7 years and I don’t even see the phone for drive as know most of the roads
I have nothing to say other than wishing the black cab trade the best - best product for the customer and that’s the final word. Said from a twice daily user!
The sad thing is, a lot of people just want the cheapest ride. I know black cabs have suffered a lot since uber came about, and all the other cheaper rides. But, the drivers don't speak English or even know London,
Uber drivers can be very low quality ! Not saying all as I have met some very professional Uber drivers , also I have been in a few questionable Ubers ! Hey how easy is it to pass the knowledge?
Don't sign to Corporate Fascist Uber. They would soon order you around when and where you're allowed to drive, and when you're allowed to take a day off, etc. That's not the way taxi drivers live.
Without even watching your video, I have seen enough videos from Uber drivers being scammed, verbally and even physically abused by passengers. Moreover from what ive seen most Uber drivers are not paid too well for what they have to put up with. As for me I would always prefer to pay a little extra for a properly licensed chauffeur who's vehicle is inspected to higher standards and is regulated by some official body. I'll be doing a bit of international travel in '24 and will be using a proper taxi service. Especially when I go to the Philippines.
I’ve nothing and against any Uber driver I really hope they make good money to support their families and are treated well by these big tech companies. The video talks Marie about the Uber offer and how they had a fractious relationship with the taxi trade.
Do uber take wheelchairs? No ? isn,t there a disability act?
It’s a free country😅
Like you say Uber wants to gain the monopoly for London and be the only provider. Long gone are the days where you went down to your local cab office after a night out or rang them for a minicab. In fact the term minicab is not really used anymore.
If Black Cab drivers sign up Uber it completely devalues the knowledge and the Black Cab trade in general.
Uber drivers are some of the WORST and quite often some of the most DANGEROUS drivers out on the roads nowadays. Black Cab drivers are some of the SAFEST and BEST drivers out there.
@@RJE48 I will say I’ve met some very nice Uber drivers on my travels and some of them are doing the knowledge which is fantastic! using it as a stepping stone to get into the industry. So far I haven’t seen any Black cab drivers on the Uber app and now it’s nearly September, so recruitment has been a problem for this platform. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
Hi mark you are 100 percent right great video
Thanks Baz, you have a great Xmas!
Hi Mark have a great Christmas 🎄
There's no comparison, absolute chalk & cheese. I find your videos very interesting (also Tom the Taxi Driver's) and would only want to support the genuine & iconic cab drivers.
Last January wasn't too bad
Actually thinking back it was ok wasn’t it, hope we have similar this year. Thanks for watching
I would do it for you, espescially when you go to airports you will be able to get a trip back
I would not download it , but drivers very desperate would probably snide off
Their arrival was an utter disaster for the trade and for me personally. Maybe things have levelled off slightly now, I believe there has been a drop in taxi drivers. Hope we get something from the action against them
Yep big drop after covid. The trade is definitely buoyant at the moment. Thanks for watching
No chance and any driver signing up with them should hand in their badge.
I surrendered my badge, the cab trade has been sold out, again!
They are getting g a lot of publicity out of it.
In my opinion I wouldn’t slate them before knowing more. There’s nothing wrong with having a “backup” for fares if street hailed work is low on the ground at a particular time… I drove private hire for Uber in Glasgow. It’s the more popular option for visitors as they can use their app even coming from the US for example. Safer for the drivers as there’s much less chance of being robbed or having a fare dodger.
I definitely wouldn’t slate any driver on a ride hailing app, as I say in the video I wish them all the best. I do think that some of the big tech companies need closer scrutiny as far as fair practice and driver support is concerned. Thanks for watching and have a great Xmas!
Uber has supposed to have changed into an organisation that now will follow the rules and regulations of every major city it operates in and adhere to its regulations.
It still uses its corporate clout to manipulate the law. Cross border hiring was never an issue until Uber appeared.
Wish i could have been a fly on the wall at TFL offices when Uber discussed bringing us into the uber fold with Mr Kahn.
How much money did Uber spend on its papers with the Adam smith institute to destroy the London taxi trade.
Yep! I’d love to have been party to what really went on behind closed doors, anyway they are here to stay. I’m just interested in my take at the end of the day. Thank you for watching
Hello Mark, My name is Kathleen O’Keefe and I am the owner operator of a (Wilmington, North Carolina) ILM Airport Taxi. I admire “the knowledge”. I too have encountered Uber here at the airport, some of the other cab drivers also do Uber and Lyft. I tried Uber at one time, but I don’t like their business model, also, their vehicles are never inspected, mine is inspected every quarter, Uber charges 20% of whatever you earn, plus they charge $3.00 to $5.00 for every ride you get, and they do surge pricing, which can be 3 times what I charge on the meter. I like being a taxi! Like you here in Wilmington, North Carolina, we are right now in our fat season, however come October we start what we call the thin season until March. Lucky for me I have some very nice top shelf clients that help me get through. I like watching your videos because I get to see London. I am originally from NYC, but had a very different life there, I would never be a cabbie in NYC. Keep up the good work, looking forward to your next videos.
Thanks so much Kathleen for giving me an insight into taxi trade based in Wilmington. I love the expression ‘Fat’ and ‘Thin’ season! Sounds like you’ve found the perfect work balance at far as driving the taxi is concerned. High end regular customers are definitely a great help in thin season. Keep up
The good work and thanks for watching 🙏🏻
I would never drive for those jokers . This was tried before and it failed last time . What has changed??
Definition of madness, trying the same thing over and over again and hoping for a different result.
Could you not just take the cash from them then run ?
a bit pay back
I’m trying to find out if any other cabbies had done that, if so I might do the same! Thanks for watching
Do you recon that whilst trying to learn the knowledge being an Uber in London is a good way to learn?
Yes! I know many students who are driving for ride hailing apps and learning the K at the same time.
You could do that. But when your doing the knowledge. You need to focus on the knowledge. So once you do the routes. You need to read over them and memories them. So doing work and doing the routes at the same time would be hard.
I drive for uber, best bit advice i can give is stay well clear.
Probably you new Uber driver and doesn’t know how to deal with
Uber P/H drivers used to pay 25% commission , they now get fleeced over 40% so you can see what Uber's model is.
Dont do it guys , youve worked to hard to let that company mug you off anymore than they already have.
As far as I’ve noticed there is still no black taxi option available on the Uber app so I’m guessing their recruitment drive has failed considering it’s nearly March, thanks for watching
@originalpickaxe you are 100% correct. It's a race to the bottom. Don't join you will end up working longer hours. More milage for less and less fare price.
IF the black cab drivers decide to join uber, most likely they will incorporate a 2 tier system for the passangers. Expensive fare black cabs and a cheaper fare for non black cabs. The passanger can decide. If they are in a rush most likely will take the black cab, if not then they will opt for non black cabs. The issue with uber is they keep lowering the fare price. Each year its getting lower and lower. My advice would be to stay away from the uber app. They are taking advantage of the drivers. Below minimum wage.
Hi mark it up you are doing a great job and having fun making some brilliant videos superstar Ali Walsall west midlands england junction 10 m6 Walsall churckery
Thanks for watching Ali! I appreciate your support
I'm not joining.
I was on the understanding that if you were a Hackney carriage driver you weren’t allowed to work for Uber. You had to be a private hire driver?
We can work for many ride hailing apps if we choose to, and they offer the facility for the Hackney carriage or we can work for none. They are booking platforms that connect a licensed driver with the customer. Legacy booking systems like comcab and radio taxis did the same thing, just the technology has changed really
What is the Percentage of BRITISH PEOPLE using London black cab
I’ll be honest I have no idea,
I,m a cab driver,a lot more since they,ve realised "surge charging" when the black cab trade go,es the way of the do-do and uber rule the roost god help the punter,especially if you,re in a wheelchair.
Don’t do it.
No way uber. Sorry I would never work for you!
Don't see the deal could be lucrative, better than sitting on a slow moving taxi rank scratching you're Golfballs 😂
I understand your old boys don’t want to give in to uber but just remember what happened with blockbuster & Netflix .
We do use ride hailing apps as it is, and we have certainly been around for way longer than Uber. Thanks for watching!
@@Markstaxidiaries blockbuster was around for longer but look what happened to them when they didn’t want to move with the times
@@bigjohn5689 I don’t think Bockbuster started in 1897! I already drive on 2 ride hailing apps one charges no commission
@@Markstaxidiaries blockbuster started in 1985 and ended in 2014 . If they had taken the deal with Netflix and moved with the times they would have still been around. This is the same issue with the black cabs. They would rather hold a grudge against people who choose to move with the times, Be smart be sensible .
@@bigjohn5689 If you’d like to book me on a ride hailing app you will find me on @taxiapp or @freenow both ride hailing apps are very much moving with the times.