GammaGlobulin Posted August 16, 2023 Share Posted August 16, 2023 My Fellow Passengers on This Blue Marble: How many times have we heard about the many talents of London cab drivers? And, what about the Mystique of NYC’s Butter Boys? Do you think London cab drivers need to be smarter in order to do their job? Or, does one need to be a lot more street smart to drive a taxi in NYC? If you have any interest in this topic… First, Enjoy the music, here: Second, Answer the question posed in the Topic’s headline in the comments’ section below… The music is amazing, right? Regards, Gamma 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post nglodnig Posted August 16, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 16, 2023 Isn't there a forum where "special" people can post drivel? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GammaGlobulin Posted August 16, 2023 Author Share Posted August 16, 2023 24 minutes ago, nglodnig said: Isn't there a forum where "special" people can post drivel? In my humble opinion, TV is the most special forum for very special people in Thailand. I am very satisfied with the quality of TV. Always have been... Always will be. I would not change a thing... 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacessit Posted August 16, 2023 Share Posted August 16, 2023 My experience with London cab drivers was always good. They got me to my desired destination with a minimum of fuss. OTOH, I don't think NYC cab drivers knew very much about keeping their vehicles clean on the inside. Or their personal hygiene. They may well have known a lot about life. One of them informed me he had recently been released from a mental hospital, which did not give me confidence in his competence. He drove like a maniac, as if to prove his former accommodations. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post RichardColeman Posted August 16, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 16, 2023 Duuno, but a better question would be do bar girls or architects know more about ceilings ? 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacessit Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 25 minutes ago, RichardColeman said: Duuno, but a better question would be do bar girls or architects know more about ceilings ? Depends on the size of the bar girl and the customer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2baht Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 2 hours ago, GammaGlobulin said: In my humble opinion, TV is the most special forum for very special people in Thailand. I am very satisfied with the quality of TV. Always have been... Always will be. I would not change a thing... Yes, you are your own biggest fan! ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaosLover Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 I recall in England they had to memorize the entire city, down to most arcane semi-circle dead ends. It was called The Knowledge. But surely GPS has killed that. It's been 30 years since a salt of the earth white person has been seen driving a cab in either place. I'm sort of glad that Uber ect. killed them dead. If you've ever tried to hail a cab with a black friend, you know why. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KannikaP Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 38 minutes ago, 2baht said: I would not change a thing... Apart from its name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunLA Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 3 hours ago, GammaGlobulin said: In my humble opinion, TV is the most special forum for very special people in Thailand. I am very satisfied with the quality of TV. Always have been... Always will be. I would not change a thing... Did you just call us all 'retarded' ... ???? Taxi drivers ... are they all immigrants ? Sorry, that was racist, I'll get my flip flops .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayWright Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 It takes 3+ years to learn "The Knowledge" of 25,000+ Roads/Streets/Mews/Lanes etc as well as 20,000+ Landmarks within a 25 mile radius of Charring Cross, plus a dozen interviews, (called appearances) before taking your London Hackney Carriage test. Compared to NY, where it seams you fill in a form and take a drugs test. Who knows more about life, the London Cabbie, they have to experience more of life to become one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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