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Passengers always make the same common mistake after calling for a taxi, according to London cabbie \u2018TomtheTaxiDriver\u2019.<\/p>\n
The YouTube star admitted customers can add time and money to their journeys the moment they enter a black cab by failing to mention where they are going.<\/p>\n
Instead of disclosing the exact shop or theatre they are visiting, many simply tell the driver a street name which can cause problems.<\/p>\n
\u2018TomtheTaxiDriver\u2019 stressed customers can often have \u201cquicker\u201d journeys if they are more specific as drivers can tailor a journey to reach that location faster.<\/p>\n
He warned this is more of an issue in Central London where roads are much longer and very busy.<\/p>\n
READ MORE <\/strong> Taxi drivers to face \u2018significant loss\u2019 of earnings if customers ditch cash<\/strong><\/p>\n Speaking exclusively to Express.co.uk, he said: “A lot of it can come down to communication\u2026 For people in the UK, give the driver as much information as possible.<\/p>\n \u201cIf someone said \u2018oh can you take me to Oxford Street\u2019, Oxford Street is a very long street.<\/p>\n \u201cDepending on where I am there could be multiple points I could drop you that are a lot quicker or a lot longer.<\/p>\n \u201cIf you’re very specific to the driver and say \u2018I want to go to Oxford Street because I specifically want to go to this shop\u2019 then that really helps.\u201d<\/p>\n DON’T MISS <\/strong> We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info<\/p>\n However \u2018TomtheTaxiDriver\u2019 has also stressed the same tip can be super helpful for tourists in London.<\/p>\n He revealed visitors can prevent getting lost in the big city by being open with their cab driver who may be able to provide extra instructions after paying for the journey.<\/p>\n This can include extra tips on how to get to a venue which may not be accessible via the road.<\/p>\n Likewise, it could prevent people from missing the start of a packed show if the traffic is bad.<\/p>\n He added: \u201cThe same goes if you’re going to a certain theatre. If I wanted to take you to the door. It might add another five minutes to the journey, possibly another two or three quid.<\/p>\n \u201cBut if you’re specific and say \u2018I need to go to this theatre\u2019 then I can drop short and say \u2018well actually if I drop you on this side of the road you can just use the crossing and make your way across\u2019.<\/p>\n \u201cSo specifics are good really, Just communicating it to the driver really, just being open. That really helps the driver out because it means they can get onto their next job as soon as possible.\u201d<\/p>\n![](\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/dynamic\/24\/590x\/secondary\/london-taxi-drivers-4957190.jpg?r=1694774224318\")
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