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The Cab Chat Show is a podcast about London and it's World Famous Taxi Drivers, taking a light-hearted and humorous look at whats going on in London and around the UK, topical, humorous and fun. Hosted by Jamie the Cabby & Tom the Taxi Driver, two of London's most prominent Black Cab Drivers who are both also qualified Tour Guides.

  1. 3D AGO

    Navigating the New Taxi Landscape | The Rise of BlackCab.com

    In this episode, Jamie and Tom discuss the ongoing developments in the taxi industry, including the launch of the new BlackCab.com app, the impact of competition among taxi apps, and the recent changes in driver regulations. They also delve into Sadiq Khan's new SL11 bus route and its implications for emissions standards, as well as the importance of participating in the Bank Junction consultation https://bank-taxi.commonplace.is/ The conversation highlights the challenges and experiences of taxi drivers in London, emphasizing the need for unity within the trade and the role of social media in fostering community engagement. 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 future videos.

    57 min

  2. FEB 2

    The Challenges of The Knowledge | Navigating the London Taxi Community

    In this episode of the Cab Chat Show, Jamie and Tom discuss various topics related to the London taxi community, including their recent Pine Mash Club meet, the transition to weekly podcast episodes, the challenges faced by cab drivers, and the importance of community support. They delve into the complexities of The Knowledge, the ongoing issues with roadworks and traffic management in London, and the recent goodwill payments introduced by TfL for licensed drivers. The episode also highlights the Choose Taxi campaign aimed at promoting the taxi trade and engaging with the community. The transition to weekly shows allows for more timely discussions.Community events like the Pine Mash Club help combat loneliness among cab drivers.The Knowledge remains a challenging journey for many aspiring cab drivers.Consistency is key in mastering The Knowledge.TfL's road management strategies are long overdue and need improvement.Roadworks in London often lack coordination, leading to increased congestion.Goodwill payments from TfL are a step towards acknowledging the challenges faced by drivers.The Choose Taxi campaign effectively promotes the cab trade to a wider audience.Engagement with the community is essential for the sustainability of the taxi trade.Sharing stories and experiences can inspire and support new drivers. 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 future videos.

    57 min

  3. JAN 26

    Kipper Season: A Poetic Introduction to Taxi Life

    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...

    1h 16m

  4. JAN 19

    SERU Tests | The 2 Lords | License Renewals | AI Jingles

    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 @CabChatUK 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 https://youtube.com/@jamiethecabby Vist Tom the Taxi Driver Channel https://www.youtube.com/@TomtheTaxiDriver CHECK 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 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 future videos.

    1h 4m

  5. JAN 12

    Who is Tom Hutley - Uber VAT Shift - Epic Boris Bike Ride

    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 @CabChatUK 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 https://youtube.com/@jamiethecabby Vist Tom the Taxi Driver Channel https://www.youtube.com/@TomtheTaxiDriver CHECK 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 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 future videos.

    1h 15m

  6. JAN 5

    Navigating the Changing Landscape of Taxi Apps: Insights from Cab Chat

    Taxi Apps are on the agenda this week. We talk about the demise of TaxiApp, what went wrong and why FreeNow are now owned by Lyft and how is this going to affect the Taxi trade, are they any different from Uber Gett and their charges Jump, the new kid on the block and gaining traction within the market place Blackcab 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 @CabChatUK 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 https://youtube.com/@jamiethecabby Vist Tom the Taxi Driver Channel https://www.youtube.com/@TomtheTaxiDriver CHECK 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 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 future videos.

    1h 10m
  7. Introducing the New Host of Cab Chat & Merry Christmas

    12/14/2025

    Introducing the New Host of Cab Chat & Merry Christmas

    Welcome to Cab Chat Yes we are back In the show I introduce the New Host of The Cab Chat Show And we would like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas.

    13 min

  8. 05/15/2025

    Paul Byron talks Jump Fest | Cab Chat E262

    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 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 https://youtube.com/@jamiethecabby CHECK 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 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 future videos.

    32 min
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The Cab Chat Show is a podcast about London and it's World Famous Taxi Drivers, taking a light-hearted and humorous look at whats going on in London and around the UK, topical, humorous and fun. Hosted by Jamie the Cabby & Tom the Taxi Driver, two of London's most prominent Black Cab Drivers who are both also qualified Tour Guides.

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  • Creator
    Cab Chat
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2026
  • Episodes
    124
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Cab Chat
  • Show Website
    The Cab Chat Show

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