colin lad Posted August 15, 2015 Report Share Posted August 15, 2015 just saw on the news how London taxi drivers drove all veterans from the war against japan around London today for free so they could go to the ceremony and they also said they will work for free until all the veterans are safely back home again, what a great gesture good on them i say colin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr smith Posted August 15, 2015 Report Share Posted August 15, 2015 Agreed well done to them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tx4cabbie Posted August 15, 2015 Report Share Posted August 15, 2015 Same thing happens on remembrance day, we mass at the stations and take the veterans to the cenotaph, then return them to their station afterwards - a lot have mobility issues, and a London cab is wheelchair accessible and easy to get in and out of. Also don't know a cabbie who has ever charged a Chelsea pensioner. Most people are not in a position to thank vets for their contribution, we are - nice to see the smile on a squaddie's face when you drop them at their barracks after a night out and wave their money away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted August 15, 2015 Report Share Posted August 15, 2015 Brilliant. Well done all you 'cabbie's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rimotu66 Posted August 15, 2015 Report Share Posted August 15, 2015 As it should be, again well done cabbies, much respect Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donkey Posted August 15, 2015 Report Share Posted August 15, 2015 Well done cabbies you wouldn't see that from an uber cab Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted August 15, 2015 Report Share Posted August 15, 2015 Good for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clakk Posted August 15, 2015 Report Share Posted August 15, 2015 off topic but similar ,seen the London cabbies in France with all the disabled kids taking them on holiday twice now .Lump in the throat job seeing all the smiles and laughter from the kids.well done to all involved Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince Green Posted August 15, 2015 Report Share Posted August 15, 2015 The London cabbies have always done charitable things like taking kids from difficult areas on days out to the seaside. Nurses etc never used to be charged. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
la bala Posted August 15, 2015 Report Share Posted August 15, 2015 Well done the Cabbies, they had some V.I.Ps today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tx4cabbie Posted August 15, 2015 Report Share Posted August 15, 2015 (edited) The London cabbies have always done charitable things like taking kids from difficult areas on days out to the seaside. Nurses etc never used to be charged.We did the Southend run this year on the hottest day, something like 37 degrees, and the cars beeping us on the way to and from, the folks coming out to wave to the kids,just made the kids feel like stars.I had a little downs syndrome lad and his mum in,and introducing him to ice cream and freshly fried doughnuts was an excellent experience, he was basically a pair of happy eyes sticking out from a coating of ice cream and sugar - one happy little lad! Haven't charged a nurse full price in 8yrs of driving - short runs they get free, as do coppers, firemen, ambulance drivers, and squaddies. Longer runs get a decent discount, sometimes it's hurt in this economy, but with public services having had a pay freeze for several years, essentially a pay cut, they really appreciate the gesture. Have had 2 nurses and a copper cry so far this year, at the simple gesture of appreciation for their service. Well worth the money. Edited August 15, 2015 by tx4cabbie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin lad Posted August 16, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2015 Same thing happens on remembrance day, we mass at the stations and take the veterans to the cenotaph, then return them to their station afterwards - a lot have mobility issues, and a London cab is wheelchair accessible and easy to get in and out of. Also don't know a cabbie who has ever charged a Chelsea pensioner. Most people are not in a position to thank vets for their contribution, we are - nice to see the smile on a squaddie's face when you drop them at their barracks after a night out and wave their money away. My lad is household cavalry and was part of the ceremony he said they all felt so proud when the veterans came over to thank them all for turning out for them, Colin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin lad Posted August 16, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2015 We did the Southend run this year on the hottest day, something like 37 degrees, and the cars beeping us on the way to and from, the folks coming out to wave to the kids,just made the kids feel like stars. I had a little downs syndrome lad and his mum in,and introducing him to ice cream and freshly fried doughnuts was an excellent experience, he was basically a pair of happy eyes sticking out from a coating of ice cream and sugar - one happy little lad! Haven't charged a nurse full price in 8yrs of driving - short runs they get free, as do coppers, firemen, ambulance drivers, and squaddies. Longer runs get a decent discount, sometimes it's hurt in this economy, but with public services having had a pay freeze for several years, essentially a pay cut, they really appreciate the gesture. Have had 2 nurses and a copper cry so far this year, at the simple gesture of appreciation for their service. Well worth the money. Awsome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mel b3 Posted August 16, 2015 Report Share Posted August 16, 2015 Absolutely top marks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruno22rf Posted August 17, 2015 Report Share Posted August 17, 2015 (edited) In a slightly different vein but concerning respect-last week I noticed a rather elderly lady standing by the roadside-her head bowed with age she stood little chance of crossing anytime soon. I walked over to her and before I finished asking if she needed help-she grabbed my hand and accepted my offer-but it was the reaction of the motorists that most took me by surprise-as soon as we neared the kerb the whole stream stopped-cars as far as you could see all waiting patiently while we crossed and no-one blew their horn or shouted, the traffic even waited for me to cross back again. It might seem such a trivial thing to most but that small incident has made me realise that not all respect has been bled from our ranks. Edited August 17, 2015 by bruno22rf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tx4cabbie Posted August 17, 2015 Report Share Posted August 17, 2015 Top work, Bruno, nice that the traffic stopped for you to help her cross, nicer still that you thought to help her in the first place. Love seeing people go unbidden to the aid of others, proves there is hope for the species yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Geordie Posted August 18, 2015 Report Share Posted August 18, 2015 Some really pleasant people about for sure! I went to IKEA the other day with SWMBO and after buying some wood for shelving, were told if we scanned the receipt we win a guaranteed prize! I scanned the barcode and won a freekin doughnut. As I thought my Sin may like it, I stood in the queue and over heard a little girl crying, they had a doughnut too but it was to be shared between both siblings. When I got mine, I ran out of the shop to find them. I stopped the family and gave the parents the doughnut and they were really appreciative. The little girls face lit up as it was chocolate and her brother chose the plain. Silly little thing, but it brightened my day, and the little girls. All for a free doughnut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin lad Posted August 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2015 On holiday in Looe last year I had a young lad come over to me and held out a fiver and said he just see me drop it, I told him for being honest and he could keep it, his eyes lit up, Colin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwmmawr Posted August 18, 2015 Report Share Posted August 18, 2015 I was in a supermarket the other day lady came up and said here is a £10 voucher that needs spending today got no need for it and walked off . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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