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Kipper season reflects the struggles of taxi drivers during winter. Cab Chat is evolving into a consistent podcast and YouTube show. The Ford Maxi cab has its pros and cons for drivers. Electric taxis face infrastructure challenges in London. The decline in taxi drivers is concerning but may stabilize. U-turn laws are ambiguous and often lead to fines. There is a potential shortage of new cabs in the market. Financing a cab can impact credit ratings significantly. Earnings in the taxi industry can be misleading and inconsistent. Cab Chat has a long-standing legacy in the taxi community. The cab driving profession has evolved significantly over the years. Fish and chips remain a beloved culinary tradition among cab drivers. Technology plays a crucial role in modern taxi services, but it also presents challenges. Suburban drivers working in central London raise concerns among traditional cab drivers. Regulation of pedicabs is still a pressing issue in London. Encouraging new voices in the cab trade can enhance community engagement. The importance of food features in the cab driving culture is highlighted. There is a need for better recognition of taxi services in public announcements. The cab trade must adapt to the changing landscape of transportation. Collaboration and support among cab drivers can lead to a stronger community. summary This conversation explores the various challenges and dynamics within the London taxi industry, from the struggles of drivers during the winter 'Kipper season' to the implications of electric taxis and the decline in driver numbers. The hosts discuss the Ford Maxi cab, the complexities of traffic laws, and the economic realities of financing a cab. They also reflect on the legacy of their podcast, Cab Chat, and its evolution into a consistent platform for taxi drivers. In this engaging conversation, Tom Hutley and Jamie discuss various aspects of cab driving, including the evolution of the profession, the culinary delights of fish and chips, the impact of technology on taxi services, the challenges posed by suburban drivers in central London, the regulation of pedicabs, and the importance of encouraging new voices in the trade. The dialogue is rich with personal anecdotes, insights into the cab industry, and a shared passion for food and community. The Cab Chat Show is a podcast mainly centred around London and it's Iconic Black Cab Trade but also including the Hackney Carriage trade around the UK The Cab Chat Show has been running since 2014 and is the longest running Taxi related podcast in the UK. Visit the Cab Chat YouTube Channel http://cabchat.uk Visit Jamie the Cabby YouTube Channel / @jamiethecabby Vist Tom the Taxi Driver Channel / @tomthetaxidriver CHECK ME OUT: 💌 Sign up to our newsletter - https://jamiethecabby.com/newsletter 🌍 My website - https://www.cabchatshow.uk 📸 Instagram - https://instagram.com/cabchatuk 🐦 Twitter - https://twitter.com/cabchat 🚕 To book a Wedding Taxi - https://weddingtaxis.co.uk 🚕 To book a Tour of London - https://jamiethecabby 💍 Wedding Transport 🎬 Filming Hire ✈️ Airport Transfers 📢 Promotions 🚕 Taxi Advertising 🎥 Studio Tours 📩 admin@cabchatshow.uk 📸 @cabchatuk 🌍 Link in bio Equipment I use: Sony a6700 https://amzn.to/4j76Nnk Sony ZV1 https://amzn.to/4iPvZze Macbook Air 13" https://amzn.to/444ndZr DJI Osmo Pocket 3 https://amzn.to/3DMBgIH DJI Osmo Pockt 2 https://amzn.to/43yF4Yw DJi Osmo Action 5 https://amzn.to/4j9ZHPd GoPro Hero https://amzn.to/3Y0y8jl Rode Wireless Go 2 https://amzn.to/446OtGP Rode Podmic USB https://amzn.to/3Rfzenz Call me a Cabbie by Phil Nelson & Mark Bird We are London by The Knowledge Band Don't forget to Like & Subscribe. And hit the notification bell too, so you'll never miss any...

Tom explains about his experience of taking the SERU test and says that Taxi drivers really have nothing to worry about regarding the test.Jamie states that both Tom and himself are Lords and would like to be referred to as Lord Cabby and Lord Taxi!The duo discuss license renewals and the length of time that it is taking for a renewal to be proccessed.AI is discussed, different models and the way in which they try to draw you in to subscribe.Cab Chat will only be available via the Cab Chat feed from 2026 and will no longer be posting our shows on the London Taxi Radio feed (LTR) so make sure that you subscribe to Cab Chat.You can also subscribe to us on YouTube @CabChatUKThe Cab Chat Show is a podcast mainly centred around London and it’s Iconic Black Cab Trade but also including the Hackney Carriage trade around the UKThe Cab Chat Show has been running since 2014 and is the longest running Taxi related podcast in the UK.Visit the Cab Chat YouTube Channel http://cabchat.ukVisit Jamie the Cabby YouTube Channel https://youtube.com/@jamiethecabbyVist Tom the Taxi Driver Channel https://www.youtube.com/@TomtheTaxiDriverCHECK OUT Jamie the Cabby:💌 Sign up to our newsletter – https://jamiethecabby.com/newsletter🌍 My website – https://www.cabchatshow.uk📸 Instagram – / cabchatuk🐦 Twitter – / cabchat🚕 To book a Wedding Taxi – https://weddingtaxis.co.uk🚕 To book a Tour of London – https://jamiethecabby.com💍 Wedding Transport🎬 Filming Hire✈️ Airport Transfers📢 Promotions🚕 Taxi Advertising🎥 Studio Tours📩 admin@cabchatshow.uk📸 @cabchatuk🌍 Link in bioEquipment I use:Sony a6700 https://amzn.to/4j76NnkSony ZV1 https://amzn.to/4iPvZzeMacbook Air 13″ https://amzn.to/444ndZrDJI Osmo Pocket 3 https://amzn.to/3DMBgIHDJI Osmo Pockt 2 https://amzn.to/43yF4YwDJi Osmo Action 5 https://amzn.to/4j9ZHPdGoPro Hero https://amzn.to/3Y0y8jlRode Wireless Go 2 https://amzn.to/446OtGPRode Podmic USB https://amzn.to/3RfzenzCall me a Cabbie by Phil Nelson & Mark BirdWe are London by The Knowledge BandDon’t forget to Like & Subscribe. And hit the notification bell too, so you’ll never miss any future videos.

In this engaging episode of Cab Chat, hosts Tom Hutley and Cab Chat explore the vibrant life of a London cab driver. They delve into the challenges and joys of the profession, share personal anecdotes, and discuss the impact of social media on the cab industry. The conversation also touches on the future of autonomous vehicles and the evolving landscape of urban transportation, we also find out who Tom Hutley is and his background.Cab Chat will only be available via the Cab Chat feed from 2026 and will no longer be posting our shows on the London Taxi Radio feed (LTR) so make sure that you subscribe to Cab Chat.You can also subscribe to us on YouTube @CabChatUKThe Cab Chat Show is a podcast mainly centred around London and it’s Iconic Black Cab Trade but also including the Hackney Carriage trade around the UKThe Cab Chat Show has been running since 2014 and is the longest running Taxi related podcast in the UK.Visit the Cab Chat YouTube Channel http://cabchat.ukVisit Jamie the Cabby YouTube Channel https://youtube.com/@jamiethecabbyVist Tom the Taxi Driver Channel https://www.youtube.com/@TomtheTaxiDriverCHECK OUT Jamie the Cabby:💌 Sign up to our newsletter – https://jamiethecabby.com/newsletter🌍 My website – https://www.cabchatshow.uk📸 Instagram – / cabchatuk🐦 Twitter – / cabchat🚕 To book a Wedding Taxi – https://weddingtaxis.co.uk🚕 To book a Tour of London – https://jamiethecabby.com💍 Wedding Transport🎬 Filming Hire✈️ Airport Transfers📢 Promotions🚕 Taxi Advertising🎥 Studio Tours📩 admin@cabchatshow.uk📸 @cabchatuk🌍 Link in bioEquipment I use:Sony a6700 https://amzn.to/4j76NnkSony ZV1 https://amzn.to/4iPvZzeMacbook Air 13″ https://amzn.to/444ndZrDJI Osmo Pocket 3 https://amzn.to/3DMBgIHDJI Osmo Pockt 2 https://amzn.to/43yF4YwDJi Osmo Action 5 https://amzn.to/4j9ZHPdGoPro Hero https://amzn.to/3Y0y8jlRode Wireless Go 2 https://amzn.to/446OtGPRode Podmic USB https://amzn.to/3RfzenzCall me a Cabbie by Phil Nelson & Mark BirdWe are London by The Knowledge BandDon’t forget to Like & Subscribe. And hit the notification bell too, so you’ll never miss any future videos.

Taxi Apps are on the agenda this week.We talk about the demise of TaxiApp, what went wrong and whyFreeNow are now owned by Lyft and how is this going to affect the Taxi trade, are they any different from UberGett and their chargesJump, the new kid on the block and gaining traction within the market placeBlackcab due to launch in January 2026 which is the old Unify App and now owned by Cabvision.Cab Chat will only be available via the Cab Chat feed from 2026 and will no longer be posting our shows on the London Taxi Radio feed (LTR) so make sure that you subscribe to Cab Chat.You can also subscribe to us on YouTube @CabChatUKThe Cab Chat Show is a podcast mainly centred around London and it’s Iconic Black Cab Trade but also including the Hackney Carriage trade around the UKThe Cab Chat Show has been running since 2014 and is the longest running Taxi related podcast in the UK.Visit the Cab Chat YouTube Channel http://cabchat.ukVisit Jamie the Cabby YouTube Channel https://youtube.com/@jamiethecabbyVist Tom the Taxi Driver Channel https://www.youtube.com/@TomtheTaxiDriverCHECK OUT Jamie the Cabby:💌 Sign up to our newsletter – https://jamiethecabby.com/newsletter🌍 My website – https://www.cabchatshow.uk📸 Instagram – / cabchatuk🐦 Twitter – / cabchat🚕 To book a Wedding Taxi – https://weddingtaxis.co.uk🚕 To book a Tour of London – https://jamiethecabby.com💍 Wedding Transport🎬 Filming Hire✈️ Airport Transfers📢 Promotions🚕 Taxi Advertising🎥 Studio Tours📩 admin@cabchatshow.uk📸 @cabchatuk🌍 Link in bioEquipment I use:Sony a6700 https://amzn.to/4j76NnkSony ZV1 https://amzn.to/4iPvZzeMacbook Air 13″ https://amzn.to/444ndZrDJI Osmo Pocket 3 https://amzn.to/3DMBgIHDJI Osmo Pockt 2 https://amzn.to/43yF4YwDJi Osmo Action 5 https://amzn.to/4j9ZHPdGoPro Hero https://amzn.to/3Y0y8jlRode Wireless Go 2 https://amzn.to/446OtGPRode Podmic USB https://amzn.to/3RfzenzCall me a Cabbie by Phil Nelson & Mark BirdWe are London by The Knowledge BandDon’t forget to Like & Subscribe. And hit the notification bell too, so you’ll never miss any future videos.

Welcome to Cab ChatYes we are backIn the show I introduce the New Host of The Cab Chat ShowAnd we would like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas.

Paul Byron talks about the new Jump App from TaxiWorld https://www.taxiworld.co.uk/The new Jump App is available to drivers who have the Taxiworld credit card system https://jump.london/If you want to find out more about the Jump App you can watch this video • Jump – The New FREE Black Cab App for…The Cab Chat Show is a podcast mainly centred around London and it’s Iconic Black Cab Trade but also including the Hackney Carriage trade around the UKThe Cab Chat Show has been running since 2014 and is the longest running Taxi related podcast in the UK.Visit the Cab Chat YouTube Channel http://cabchat.ukVisit Jamie the Cabby YouTube Channel https://youtube.com/@jamiethecabbyCHECK ME OUT:💌 Sign up to our newsletter – https://jamiethecabby.com/newsletter🌍 My website – https://www.cabchatshow.uk📸 Instagram – / cabchatuk🐦 Twitter – / cabchat🚕 To book a Wedding Taxi – https://weddingtaxis.co.uk🚕 To book a Tour of London – https://jamiethecabby.com💍 Wedding Transport🎬 Filming Hire✈️ Airport Transfers📢 Promotions🚕 Taxi Advertising🎥 Studio Tours📩 admin@cabchatshow.uk📸 @cabchatuk🌍 Link in bioEquipment I use:Sony a6700 https://amzn.to/4j76NnkSony ZV1 https://amzn.to/4iPvZzeMacbook Air 13″ https://amzn.to/444ndZrDJI Osmo Pocket 3 https://amzn.to/3DMBgIHDJI Osmo Pockt 2 https://amzn.to/43yF4YwDJi Osmo Action 5 https://amzn.to/4j9ZHPdGoPro Hero https://amzn.to/3Y0y8jlRode Wireless Go 2 https://amzn.to/446OtGPRode Podmic USB https://amzn.to/3RfzenzCall me a Cabbie by Phil Nelson & Mark BirdWe are London by The Knowledge BandDon’t forget to Like & Subscribe. And hit the notification bell too, so you’ll never miss any future videos.

We have Lyft Off, yes The Cab Chat Show is back with a slightly new format and we are now also on YouTube.I am gong to be having more guests on the show going forward, people from within the trade and also those who supply services to London’s Taxi Drivers.I may also revisit some of the old interviews that I did over the years and then go back and try to interview those people again to see if their views and opinions have changed of the trade.Most of the shows will now be recorded in the back of a taxi as I do not have another venue to conduct these interviews and I personally think that being as the show is called Cab Chat recording from within a Taxi is probably the best place to record them.We will also beiong doing the old format Cab Chat Show like we did in the past and I may try to get the old team back together to see what they are all doing these days, we just need to find somewhere that would lend us a venue to be able to achieve this.FreeNow has been acquired by Lyft the American ride sharing company and I ask the question? What is the difference between a driving being on FreeNow and being on Uber?If you would like to get involved with Cab Chat you can contact me via the website https://cabchatshow.ukYou can also find our YouTube playlist at http://cabchat.uk

The Cab Chat Show 10th AnniversaryThis week marks 10 years since we first recorded the Cab Chat ShowFor more details please visit our website https://cabchatshow.uk

Can the FCA prevent The Capture of a Member Owned Co-operative by it's Elected Board.A group of London Taxi Drivers tell their storyFor full details please visit our website https://cabchatshow.uk

The Cab Chat Show E 258 - Winging It!Hosted this week by @SuperCabby & @MacTheCabFor full details please visit our website https://cabchatshow.uk

The Cab Chat Show E257Hosted this week by @SuperCabby & @MacTheCabFor full details please visit our website https://cabchatshow.uk

The Cab Chat Show E256Hosted this week by @SuperCabby, @MacTheCab & @DropKickRicFor full details please visit our website at https://cabchatshow.uk

The Cab Chat Show E255Hosted by @SuperCabby & @MacTheCabFor full details please visit our website https://cabchatshow.uk

The Cab Chat Show E254 London Sounds.Hosted by @SuperCabby & Drop Kick RickFor full details please visit our website https://cabchatshow.uk

The Cab Chat Show E253Hosted this week by @SuperCabby & Drop KickFor full details please visit our website https://cabchatshow.uk

The Cab Chat Show E252 Hosted by @SuperCabby & @MacTheCabFor full details please visit our website https://cabchatshow.uk

The Cab Chat Show E251Hosted by @SuperCabby & @MacTheCabFor full details please visit our website https://cabchatshow.uk

The Cab Chat Show E250Hosted by @SuperCabby & @MacTheCabFor full details please visit our website https://cabchatshow.uk

The Cab Chat Show E249Hosted by SuperCabby & MacTheCabFor full details please visit our website https://cabchatshow.uk

The Cab Chat Radio Show E248For full details please visit our website https://cabchatshow.uk