Recent content by jonthetaxi

100%! I've used a satnav. Sometimes the route they give you is unfathomable. I bought it specifically for working from Heathrow because you could get jobs going outside London where I haven't got a clue. On more than one occasion I gave the passenger a free fare of well over £40 because I was so...

I don't understand what that has to do with studying for your chosen profession. hahaha:D:D That's the funniest thing you've written. You obviously have never driven in the centre of london at night! Hahaha, I'm still laughing. No, it's not quite the opposite infant, it is just you. I have...

Hi Telstarbox. That is exactly right. There has never been any doubt that for some people Black Cabs are expensive. And that's where the mini cabs did come in and plug a gap in the market. Now uber have decided they don't need to operate on the same terms as the minicab companies, they don't...

Property is an investment. Everyone knows investments can rise and fall. People leaving school this year are not promised a pension and told to invest in it and then have it taken away from them. I can't comment about outside London's taxi operation. In London, refusals happen but if you...

Just thought I'd add my bit to this thread as a soon to be former London Taxi Driver. I am starting train driver training in November with Thameslink/Great Northern. The main issue our trade has with Uber is the instant flag down with their app. We were/are told if we do the Knowledge of London...

Yep, I got the same letter today also.

I'll join you! Had my medical wednesday, all went ok. It seems like it will be October before we get start dates. Hoping either Blackfriars or King's Cross.

Had my medical on wednesday, and passed. Spoke to Ronke after about start dates but nothing new to add to what's been posted on here. She just confirmed that September courses are full and it's probably going to be October before we get on new courses.

Congratulations Gary, so which depot are you going to and when do you start?

Well done mate! --- old post above --- --- new post below --- Well done mate! Was there any surprises in the questions asked? Lot of difference between this one and the MMI?

Hey Bobbybox, done stage 2 on the 12/5 and received my letter on 29/5. 17 days later. Were you at Watford on the 12th? --- old post above --- --- new post below --- We're waiting with baited breath Gary! How did it go?

I received my date, next Thursday 11th.

Best of luck Gary! You'll sail through it, let us know your start date!

there's plenty of car parks, if you do well and stay all day it works out £15, you'll pay less if you go home early

I'm only going through the process of applying for jobs now and have got an assessment day coming up so it may not be particularly good advice. If I had more time (and you have) I would get some type of Health and Safety certificate. I don't know if the armed forces still have some sort of...