The ACTUAL Reason Why London Taxis are Black!

And other questions you've always wanted to know the answer to!

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CHAPTERS
00:00 - Intro
00:11 - Why black?
00:41 - Sidelight?
01:09 - Do you need a seatbelt?
02:18 - What is the green thing in the window?
04:15 - What is the white plate for?
05:08 - How do I get paid?
07:46 - When did you get the Covid partition?
09:53 - Can I ride up front?
11:03 - What is the U turn for?
12:59 - Every London taxi has the same disabled access
14:07 - Where is the bale of hay?
14:49 - Why is The Knowledge a 6 mile radius?
15:52 - You can't refuse a job!
16:47 - Why turn down money?
18:16 - How much do advertisers pay?
20:50 - Do I have adverts on my taxi?
21:49 - Where in Hackney are taxis from?
22:30 - Is it illegal to hail a taxi?
24:37 - TAXI is a protected term
26:30 - Why does the meter start at £3.80?