I understand your frustration on protest marches. The same with marathon( I have done 5) and other running competitions. 66 years old and start every morning with 1 hour workout so no serious health issues. 😊
@@mfurmyr I’m looking to increase my training I was running a lot before Januarys health problems no mw I’m back into it but didn’t eat well after. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
Hi Mark, The Ampersand, or &. Was actually once part of the alphabet as the last letter. When reciting the alphabet after z, it was "and per se" (meaning on its own) "and" and that's where the word comes from 👍
Nice 1 again Mark👍👍It looked like a great start with the 1st job(a cheeky Nifty/Fifty£) Your shift was enjoyable for us to watch but a nightmare to navigate Central London. Today Saturday 3rd August the same with more protests( I luckily missed the road closures by minutes around Oxford Street today🙏) Be lucky Guvnor and looking forward to your next shift video👍👍
Not seen the video yet but smiling at the title. This beautiful, challenging, complex yet hauntingly wondrous city can be a bastard at times. Trick is to emerge the otherside then listen to 'Waterloo Sunset'. My personal reset.
Mark love your program on CZcams,I was a green badge driver in London and the suburbs for about 43 years but lost my License at the age of 65 about 13 years ago,over an eye test ,so coming with you on your trips is very consoling.are you not allowed to use Hyde park from Park Lane into Edinburgh Gate .Anyway keep them videos coming you have a very nice nature,well suited to the job.good luck.Mike.
kislux You are so well-informed about luxury accessories and bags. You've obviously done your due diligence and the comparison to the US is very informative...because of course, I live in New York. thank you very much.
@25:25 Praed st/Paddington Station to Trafalgar Square, shame the visitor couldn’t be taken there on special flag day, visitor unaware that the Bakerloo line goes direct from Paddington to Charing Cross or Embankment for his river ride.
Mark , a Suggestion .. Have you considered getting 'Varifocal' Glasses ? ... They are Brilliant, saves taking one pair Off/ On .. I used them whilst Pushing, wish i knew about them sooner ! ( One Pair, but you will be able to see Close-Up and Distance in same lens )
The ones I wear in the videos are just for short sighted, but I’ll take a look at that option for sure! The most important thing is the driving which I’m fine without really. Thanks for watching!
@@Markstaxidiaries Surely your 'Long Sighted', if you cannot see close .. anyway Varifocal is the way forward ... I pushed for my last 10 years wearing 'Varifocal', BEST thing i ever did, no more Glasses on and OFF every minute .. now just a distant memory ..Incidentally , When i went for my Eye Test, Optician said ' Come with me to the Window' .. he said 'Whats that up there'? ..I said 'The Sun' ... he said 'How much further do you want to see ( Cab Driver joke im afraid, ..Glad im out the Game now ! )
@@Markstaxidiaries I hear trying to get a cab for 1 day , theres more chance of Penton Street opening ..... rental for a day is probably Stupid money in 2024
Hi Mark, love the channel! Was wondering if you would consider uploading in Full HD or higher? The main difficulty with 720p I find is that the sped-up parts of the video with lots of greenery become super grainy (e.g., 03:1006:55). Otherwise love the content - thanks for uploading!
Before u take statins try low carb diet. See another doctor. We eat too much carbs these days especially having sedentary lifestyles. Exercise is good but good eating habits far more important.
@@jkaz6459 Yes! I don’t want to take statins as a green card to eat rubbish food. I’m back running again now and feeling better. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
Hi mark well done you keep 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 up the walsall 😅😊😮😢
@@jaserobert2758 It’s not the best location, same as the one in Regent st outside Hamleys. Looks like TfL are keeping up the trend with these floating bus stops. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
New to this channel, must have been fate, STAY AWAY from statins. GPs give them away like smarties, they will do more harm than good from the side effects.
This channel is a great document of the job. Imagine people watching it in 100 years and knowing exactly what the job was like
Ha, yes I worked that day too. I’d call that a very early start for a Saturday, but like your thinking. Nice one to bring you in too.
@@lorenzohermoso1085 Yep it was the booking that got me out early normally I start around 10 as everyone’s mostly in bed. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
Always cool to see the "Behind the scenes" perspective. Cheers from Denver Colorado USA. - Larry & Phey
@@PheysTravelTime Thanks Larry and Phey always appreciate your support 🙏🏻
I understand your frustration on protest marches. The same with marathon( I have done 5) and other running competitions. 66 years old and start every morning with 1 hour workout so no serious health issues. 😊
@@mfurmyr I’m looking to increase my training I was running a lot before Januarys health problems no mw I’m back into it but didn’t eat well after. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
Hi Mark, The Ampersand, or &. Was actually once part of the alphabet as the last letter. When reciting the alphabet after z, it was "and per se" (meaning on its own) "and" and that's where the word comes from
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@@ceeby69 Love that! Had no idea of its origins. Thank you
I really enjoyed your shift today, thankyou Mark.
Another awesome video, absolutely loved it! Thankyou Mark. - Abhishek
And thank you for your kind words and channel support 🙏🏻
Nice 1 again Mark👍👍It looked like a great start with the 1st job(a cheeky Nifty/Fifty£) Your shift was enjoyable for us to watch but a nightmare to navigate Central London. Today Saturday 3rd August the same with more protests( I luckily missed the road closures by minutes around Oxford Street today🙏) Be lucky Guvnor and looking forward to your next shift video👍👍
@@21whosonthethrone I managed to get a T3 around 1pm so managed to escape west. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
@@Markstaxidiaries Nice one👍👍
Gosh, Paddington Station to the Tower of London must have been an expensive one!
Yeah good job. I would often get Padd to one of the hotels round there
Not seen the video yet but smiling at the title. This beautiful, challenging, complex yet hauntingly wondrous city can be a bastard at times. Trick is to emerge the otherside then listen to 'Waterloo Sunset'. My personal reset.
As an Arsenal fan, you earned a thumbs up from me with the Tottenham comment 🤣
Great video Mark as always👍🏻
I'm a tower crane operator and the health implications are pretty much the same. Know a few lads with heart issues and BP issues..
@@jamesk1806 I can imagine! Gonna make sure I start making the right lifestyle changes. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
Mark love your program on CZcams,I was a green badge driver in London and the suburbs for about 43 years but lost my License at the age of 65 about 13 years ago,over an eye test ,so coming with you on your trips is very consoling.are you not allowed to use Hyde park from Park Lane into Edinburgh Gate .Anyway keep them videos coming you have a very nice nature,well suited to the job.good luck.Mike.
PS I take my Statins at night before I go to bed.
Hi mark interesting insight of cab driver great video as always
Unlike Free now haha Yh. Also , Friday Street gets it name from a medieval fish market that used to be held at the site on Fridays.
@@taxitimeldn Really! I guess it kinda makes sense with the old Billingsgate around the corner, thanks for watching 🙏🏻
Thank you mark
i love your videos keep them coming thanks
Sad I knew you would try head to Park Plaza after Waterloo... Been watching you too long! 😂 😊
@@jamesk1806 I’m getting a bit predictable with that hotel, will look to mix it up. Thanks for your channel support btw
@@Markstaxidiarieswon’t be getting many flyers out of there all go in the Vito crew
Great video as always! Just wondering in the future, if you are planning to upgrade your camera equipment so we can watch with better definition?
@@csj_80 Yep definitely will do that for the next ep, thanks for watching!
I went home at 2pm it was gridlocked traffic and there's another one today errrrrrr.
kislux You are so well-informed about luxury accessories and bags. You've obviously done your due diligence and the comparison to the US is very informative...because of course, I live in New York. thank you very much.
Great content mark...
When they bail out, how often do you waive the entire fare? How do you gague it?
@25:25 Praed st/Paddington Station to Trafalgar Square, shame the visitor couldn’t be taken there on special flag day, visitor unaware that the Bakerloo line goes direct from Paddington to Charing Cross or Embankment for his river ride.
@@john_smith1471 Yep is was a real pain for them, and I don’t think they would have enjoyed the Tommy R rally once there. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
I do sports 3 times a week and try to miss breakfast and lunch only eat dinner.
I’ve just upped my running to 3 times a week so feeling better for it now, and well done to you! Sounds like you have a good system in place
Hi mark walk walk please that belly will go in Ali Walsall west midlands england junction 10 m6 Walsall churckery up the walsall
Mark , a Suggestion .. Have you considered getting 'Varifocal' Glasses ? ... They are Brilliant, saves taking one pair Off/ On .. I used them whilst Pushing, wish i knew about them sooner ! ( One Pair, but you will be able to see Close-Up and Distance in same lens )
The ones I wear in the videos are just for short sighted, but I’ll take a look at that option for sure! The most important thing is the driving which I’m fine without really. Thanks for watching!
@@Markstaxidiaries Surely your 'Long Sighted', if you cannot see close .. anyway Varifocal is the way forward ... I pushed for my last 10 years wearing 'Varifocal', BEST thing i ever did, no more Glasses on and OFF every minute .. now just a distant memory ..Incidentally , When i went for my Eye Test, Optician said ' Come with me to the Window' .. he said 'Whats that up there'? ..I said 'The Sun' ... he said 'How much further do you want to see ( Cab Driver joke im afraid, ..Glad im out the Game now ! )
@middxmale9692 😂😂😂😂 nice one, yes I’m long sighted and always get mixed up! Do weekends you’ll love it!
@@Markstaxidiaries I hear trying to get a cab for 1 day , theres more chance of Penton Street opening ..... rental for a day is probably Stupid money in 2024
Hi Mark, love the channel! Was wondering if you would consider uploading in Full HD or higher? The main difficulty with 720p I find is that the sped-up parts of the video with lots of greenery become super grainy (e.g., 03:10 06:55). Otherwise love the content - thanks for uploading!
@@icy_swoosh Sure! Will look at the quality, are you watching on a big screen?
@@Markstaxidiaries on an ipad usually (11 inch). Thanks!
Hi Mark, what sort of career did you have before becoming a cabbie?
@@andyboy189 When I first moved to London I studied theatre at the Arts Ed in Chiswick, thanks for watching 🙏🏻
How much would a 15 minute ride on a Saturday roughly cost if it’s tariff 2?
About £16 if my understanding is correct (£3.80 then 80p per minute)
@@okay3256 Yep! Around 15-16 assuming it’s not a roader in the M4
Hi try doing some walking mark you will feel good 😊💯 Ali Walsall west midlands england junction 10 m6 Walsall churckery up the walsall
@@zulfqarali905 Cheers Ali! Doing my best not to be a Leather arse. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
Broke me sadly
Your V ampersand A, whoops I mean, V&A fare sounded distinctly Canadian.
@@cujoyyc4453 You have a good ear! Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
what a fab channel
Before u take statins try low carb diet. See another doctor. We eat too much carbs these days especially having sedentary lifestyles. Exercise is good but good eating habits far more important.
@@jkaz6459 Yes! I don’t want to take statins as a green card to eat rubbish food. I’m back running again now and feeling better. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
Before you take Statins watch this video. Patients NEVER chose statins, when I showed them this.
I’m on a very small dose 5 mil so will only use it as a crutch, healthy eating and exercise are my priority. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
@Mark, is that your first ever "pick up on the corner? " 😂
@@ryanessex7978 No, but I can’t divulge the others 🤪
Hi mark well done you keep 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 up the walsall 😅😊😮😢
Is that a crack in your windshield? I had to check to make sure my phone wasn’t cracked.
Yep it is, well spotted your equipment is all good
Ugh sorry you are dealing with that. Hopefully it’s not too expensive and a pain in the ass to fix.
OI family is from tottenham :)
@@AE53TZJ Love Tottenham 😁
How many ranks are in London?
@@passgass1410 there are 35 mostly located in central London. Thanks for watching!
Taxi rank in the middle of the street? An element of danger for passengers?
@@jaserobert2758 It’s not the best location, same as the one in Regent st outside Hamleys. Looks like TfL are keeping up the trend with these floating bus stops. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
Harvey Mc nicks 😂
Lovely 600 quid shift lol
@@makeminealarge1 And that’s just the morning! Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
If the TaxiApp is free, how do they make money?
@@mancroft There is a £4 booking fee the customer pays. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
What is your daily target?
Over 100 under a thousand. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
Its TFL allows black cab to work with a cracked windscreen ?
@@CesarCastillo-vo4vd Fixed! Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
@@Markstaxidiaries it’s the LTPA remove your speed points ?
@@CesarCastillo-vo4vd what’s the ltpa?
@@Markstaxidiaries LTDA
@@CesarCastillo-vo4vd ahh ok, I’m not with them
Do u declare ALL tips to the taxman 😮
Not necessary
Et per se.
I love London but u could never live there. It’s like New York
@@timdaugherty5921 Yes visiting and living is very different. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
New to this channel, must have been fate, STAY AWAY from statins. GPs give them away like smarties, they will do more harm than good from the side effects.
I’m just on a 5 mil dose at the moment, eating healthy and exercise are my main prioritie. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
Hi try doing some walking mark you will feel good 😊💯 Ali Walsall west midlands england junction 10 m6 Walsall churckery up the walsall
Why don’t you give him your address aswel 😂