David is a blogger who was a licenced Black Cab driver in London for a very long time. It takes years to pass the test to become one, known as The Knowledge, and is not for the faint-hearted. The iconic Black Taxi (also seen in other colours) has been a feature of London’s streets for decades, and remains so to this day.
If you want some insight into the daily life of a licenced taxi driver on the streets of Britain’s capital, you cannot find a better book.
To celebrate the book launch there is a chance to win a free copy, along with an Amazon voucher. Check out today’s post on David’s great blog.
https://cabbieblog.com/2022/10/28/its-publication-day/
You can also buy a copy in paperback or on Kindle. And if you are a Kindle Unlimited member, it is included free.
Cabbieblog is also worth reading for a wealth of London trivia, quizzes about London, and David’s opinions on just about anything. Please give him some encouragement with the new book, and enjoy his writing. I already have my Kindle copy, added to a long list of others waiting to be read.
beetleypete 
Dear Cabbie, I have relationship problems with the lovely meter maid. The further I go with her, the more she costs me!
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A rare Beatles reference this time? 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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Beatles + https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dear_Abby
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Ah, I had never heard of Dear Abby, David. I was thinking of ‘Lovely Rita, Meter Maid’ of course.
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Should be a fun and informative read I have known a couple of black drivers and they were smart and funny with many tales to tell x
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That sums up David, Carol. I’m sure the book will be both amusing and informative.
Best wishes, Pete. x
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Thanks for reminding on this very interesting book, Pete! I can’t imagine myself driving a car through any city in the UK. The life of a cab driver must be horrendous. Not speaking about the procedure to get the license to do it. xx Michael
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It is a hard job, but the drivers usually have a great sense of humour, Michael.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Reblogged this on NEW BLOG HERE >> https:/BOOKS.ESLARN-NET.DE.
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Sounds great, Pete. There’s got to be a lot of laughs in it, right?
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Undoubtedly, GP. Black Cab drivers are a great source of stories.
Best wishes, Pete.
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I think this is so cool because I’ve taken a few–and in the States, it really is a few–rides with a taxi driver that were very pleasant and genuine learning experiences because the “cabbie,” as we used to call the drivers, was so knowledgeable about any subject, it seemed, and so gracious that it was a privilege to be in their cab.
Many complicated societal issues have made it so that I will probably never experience this again, but the main thing is the rise of Uber. I’m not a fan, but apparently that’s just me.
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Uber has changed the face of taxi rides in London, Pam. Don’t get David started on how much he dislikes that company! 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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This looks like fun. London taxis drivers are definitely the best.
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David would agree with you, Carolyn.
Best wishes, Pete.
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I always forward his London Trivia to my ex-Met husband, who doesn’t do social media. I think he’ll be getting the paperback for Christmas.
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I’m sure he will appreciate that gift, Cathy.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Congratulations David, and I’ve made a guess about the number of days it took you to complete ‘The Knowledge’.
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Thanks for entering the competition, Stevie.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Congratulations to David. I’m off to check it out. Thanks, Pete!
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Thanks very much, Olga.
Best wishes, Pete.
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I’ll be the first one to buy it. Well done David.
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Thanks, Gavin. I am sure you will enjoy the memories of London.
Best wishes, Pete.
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sounds like he has lots of experience and a good sense of humor
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Yes, he has both in abundance, Beth.
Best wishes, Pete.
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