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We all want to know what’s happening in the London Taxi World, but not everyone has the time or patience to read through a bunch of trade articles. Join Dean Warrington as he recap the most important stories and issues about the Black Cab and Knowledge trade every week. Keep up with current events and get your weekly news in under an hour with focused and curated podcasts.
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Join 18-year-old Ben Smith as he breaks down big ideas, real-life lessons, and the mindset that helps young people level up fast. This podcast is all about learning on the go, taking action, and proving that age doesn’t limit ambition. Whether you’re chasing grades, starting a hustle, or just trying to grow as a person, Ben shares the insights and energy to push you forward and become a London Taxi Driver If you’re a young mind rea...
Part 1 wo-part podcast, we sit down with Asher Moses, the founder of Sherbet Taxis, to dive deep into the London taxi trade — past, present, and future.
We cover everything from: 🚕 Trade challenges and industry changes 📚 Knowledge issues old and new 🔧 How technology is reshaping fleets and rental models 👥 The shortage of taxis and the rise of shared cab scenarios 📖 Personal stories, insights, and behind-the-scenes moments from...
🎧 Should London Taxis Have Fixed Fares to Heathrow? | London Taxi Podcast In this episode of our London Taxi Podcast, we tackle a big question for the trade: 👉 Should there be fixed fares for London Taxis travelling to and from Heathrow Airport? 💬 The argument for fixed fares: Passengers might be more likely to choose a black cab if they know the price upfront. It could help compete with app-based services like Uber and Bolt. Mo...
There will always be cynics — and that’s fine. But in this episode, Lorenzo explains why JUMP isn’t just another taxi app — it’s a game-changer for London’s licensed drivers and passengers alike. From fairer fares to driver-first design, Lorenzo breaks down what makes JUMP the best by far, how it’s built with London’s cab trade in mind, and why this platform is setting a new standard for trust, transparency, and opportunity in the ...
From Setbacks to Success: The Philip Leach Story
In this episode of the WizAnn Podcast, we talk with Philip Leach, a determined Knowledge student who faced one obstacle after another on his journey to becoming a licensed London taxi driver.
Philip opens up about the bureaucratic red tape, the medical exams he was forced to pass, and the moments when it all seemed impossible. But through persistence, grit, and a love for the job...
🎧 Episode Title: “Caught on Camera: Michael Partridge’s Story – From Revoked Licence to Redemption” 📄 Description: In this episode of the WizAnn Podcast, we sit down with London taxi driver Michael Partridge, who shares his real-life story of being filmed by a vigilante cyclist and facing the full force of TFL’s disciplinary system. Michael opens up about what happened, how it felt to lose — and then win back — his taxi licence, ...
Alex White is a remarkable software and database developer whose journey is a testament to perseverance, innovation, and belief in possibility. Despite being diagnosed with ME and later with Autism and ADHD, Alex took on one of the toughest intellectual challenges imaginable — The Knowledge. Driven not by ego but by curiosity and determination, Alex discovered early on that The Knowledge isn’t about being the smartest person in the...
🎓💼 Is a University Degree Really Worth It? 🚕💭
In this eye-opening conversation, we sit down with Dominic Dispirato (Artist) and Henry Wentworth (Filmmaker) to explore whether pursuing a university degree is still the best path in today’s world.
What if there was a smarter way — where you could gain real-world knowledge, secure lifelong job stability, and still have the freedom to chase your creative dreams?
We break down how be...
Follow your Dreams and become a London Cab Driver, You will experience a freedom that is really hard to find or match in any other career
Here Dean and Dave have a light discussion about the new 6000 set list of points released by TFL for Londons aspiring taxi drivers to learn before getting their green badge
There are many unwritten rules when driving a taxi in London, but whose rules are the right rules. In Tom Hutleys new survey he attempts to get some consensus on the best practise and most courteous way to deal with the grey areas regarding the day to day competition between Londons Taxi Drivers To take the survey here is the link This is where I’m at with the etiquette survey - Tom Hutley https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1H-bb... J...
A general chat about the Insurance in the Taxi Trade
Dean, David and Paul discuss the legalisation of pedicabs
We discuss being a fit and proper person to drive a cab This is the link to the document explaining eligibility https://content.tfl.gov.uk/taxi-and-private-hire-policy-july-2023.pdf
The new TFL points list for students studying the knowledge is now out. Here we discuss that and many of the other proposed changes and the possible problems they may cause
Doing the Knowledge of London is hard, Doing it alone is even harder. Here we discuss some of the things needed
When deciding to do the Knowledge of London many people think it may be a good idea to do the relatively easy yellow badge first. In this podcast we explain what a bad idea that is
Reps from the three biggest orgs join Paul Byron to talk about the struggles of daily life at Heathrow airport, Europes biggest taxi rank.
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