Black Cab Show

Jun 30 2022
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News, current affairs and entertainment in London UK pertaining to black cab drivers, londoners, tourists and businesses alike. From those that capture the pulse and the spirit of the city to those who want to know how London ticks, from those that are the cogs and sensors in the mechanical and digital machine that is London to those that want to understand, partake and absorb it. Black Cab Show intends to bring industry specific issues and topics as well as those of general interest. Listen to the stories of London's taxi drivers, about their lives and stories of their passengers. As custodians of the traditions and ways of London Town, who better to show you this world leading city, than its' cabbies

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UTAG Committee Latest News, Bishopsgate Bus gate and Part 8 Hearing

Jun 30 2022 50 mins  
June 29th 2022 UTAG Committee InterviewBrian Garvey discusses the latest developments with the UTAG committee., Karen Procter, Lee Dacosta, Angela Clarkson and Trevor MerrallsThe Bishopsgate Bus Gate and Part 8 cases are on the agenda.Support the show

Heathrow UCG Taxi Driver Rep Gary Long

Apr 12 2022 19 mins  
London Taxis operate out of London Heathrow airport. In this episode we interview Gary Long of the United Cabbies Group, an airport driver representative, dealing with their issues and problems.Points of particular note include the lockdown at the airport and post covid19 pandemic measures, the drop off fee, gate toll charges on the taxi feeder park and the general work environment

London Cabbies Share Their Thoughts on UTAG

Nov 22 2021 43 mins  
In this episode Brian Garvey interviews a selection of London Cabbies of varying years of service, on their work life experiences and opinions on the ongoing UTAG actions.Paul White of the RMT details the history and relevance of the London taxi drivers exclusive right to ply for hire. @fairwaypaulClaire Zazzara explains the impact of how TfL policies on taxi and private hire, have

October 2021 UTAG Update From The Steering Committee

Oct 08 2021 56 mins  
In this episode, three ongoing issues are addressed.Brian Garvey interviews the UTAG steering committee of Angela Clarkson, Karen Procter and Trevor MerrallsAngela speaks on the Bishopsgate Busgate case, Karen discusses the JR of TfL's licence issuance to Kapten aka FreeNow and Trevor details the subsequent Part 8 hearing which has developed on account of the aforementioned Ju

Jody Graber, Independent Islington Candidate

Apr 27 2021 20 mins  
In this episode, Brian Garvey, interviews, Jody Graber, an independent candidate for Islington council to be held on May 6, in the local elections alongside the mayoral election.He sights the reasons for the formation of , We Are Islington, and its' subsequent development into becoming a platform for his candidacy in the local elections. We Are Islingtonhttps://www.facebook.co

Full JR Granted to UTAG for Appeal of Kapten/FreeNow PH Licence

Apr 21 2021 22 mins  
Hot on the heels of episode 4, we bring you episode 5 as the UTAG court actions proceed thick and fastTrevor Merralls and Karen Procter give some explanation for the reasons for the JR appeal application made by UTAG upon the licencing of Kapten by Transport for London. The elephant in the room, plying for hire , is discussed and cited by Justice Beverley Lang in the granting of th

TfL Appeal UTAG Bishopsgate Win 15/04/21

Apr 15 2021 56 mins  
Black Cab Show is the premier news media outlet for the London Taxi Trade with over 5000 downloads in the first 3 episodes.Black Cab Show host, Brian Garvey, speaks again with UTAG representatives, Trevor Merralls, Angela Clarkson and Karen Procter.TfL have appealed the judgement handed down by Justice Lang. UTAG representatives explain the process, grounds and prospects of this ap

A10 Bishopsgate Judgement handed Down. Victory for UTAG

Jan 20 2021 75 mins  
In the 3rd episode of Black Cab Show, the handing down of Mrs Justice Lang's judgement has spelt victory for UTAG.An interview with Trevor Merralls, Angela Clarkson and Karen Procter of the United Trade Action Group, who brought the case along with the London Taxi Drivers Association.In this podcast they answer Brian Garvey's questions concerning the judgement and further

Bishopsgate Busgate Trial Update

Dec 15 2020 25 mins  
Hosted by Brian Garvey with guests Trevor Merralls , a director of United Trade Action Group and Karen Procter, United Cabbies Group Chair and member of the steering committee of UTAGThe second episode of Black Cab Show, deals with an update and a little post mortem on the Bishopsgate Busgate trial, prior to the judgement being given. At the time of publishing, it is still eagerly

UTAG Directors Interview

Nov 14 2020 66 mins  
The inaugral podcast of Black Cab Show featuring presenter Brian Garvey, conducting an interview with Trevor Merralls and Angela Clarkson, concerning the High Court legal action UTAG are taking concerning the Bishopsgate bus gate.A socially distanced remote interview, undertook during the tier2 restrictions in London and under the 2nd Lockdown, on account of the covid19 pandemic.We