The Knowledge: could you drive a London Taxi?

Rice · November 25, 2025 at 1:31 PM

Would you have what it takes?

Amid GPS and Ride-Hailing, the Allure of London’s Black Cab Endures (Gift Article)

In a world of GPS and car-hailing apps, some Londoners still want to drive a traditional black cab. First, they must memorize thousands of city streets.

www.nytimes.com

Splinter · November 25, 2025 at 3:37 PM

I know my mother-in-law would in a heart beat. Also, there was a short film called The Knowledge with Nigel Hawthorne of Yes Minister fame. It really is excellent and it's also on YouTube.

Beer to be spent?