London taxi drivers (black cab)

[Harry Angstrom]

Originally Posted by CatRyan

Lots of cabbies use them but they still need the knowledge.

A good cabby knows some cunning shortcuts a sat Nav doesn't.

The knowledge is just there as a barrier to entry to keep the supply limited.

Great idea and long may it continue.

[Epping]

Originally Posted by Harry Angstrom

The knowledge is just there as a barrier to entry to keep the supply limited.

Great idea and long may it continue.

I know.. not really any real need for it now with sat navs but it keeps the riff raff out.

Comapre london cabbies with those of New York. its a first job off the flight from Poland type affair...

[Harry Angstrom]

Originally Posted by Epping

I know.. not really any real need for it now with sat navs but it keeps the riff raff out.

Comapre london cabbies with those of New York. its a first job off the flight from Poland type affair...

That's why I said, long may it continue.