Talking Taxis

Talking Taxis

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Talking Taxis episodes

  • End of 24
    Part 2 of our end of year round up. Our panel discuss the challenges ahead for the trade and look forward to the year to come. A great listen whether your in the trade, considering it as a career change or just enjoy the banter. We wish you all the very best for the year to come and look out for future episodes.

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    40 min
  • End of 24
    We round off 2024 with the first of 2 episodes which delve into Christmas in the taxi trade. With the usual mix of banter, irreverence and a touch of cynicism we hear from some of the talking taxis stalwarts. Giving a bit back to the city is keynote in this episode. Buckle up listener and enjoy.

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    36 min
  • The VIP's of Glasgow Taxis
    In Episode 7 we hear from the people who make Glasgow Taxis tick, three of our staff. Staff loyalty is an outstanding feature of our Glasgow taxis and we have from 3 of the best to listen to. Busy today listener!

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    48 min
  • And Yet More
    In episode 6 we hear the return of three of our long serving (and one of our noisiest) drivers. Their reminiscing and tales of flagship days in the city make easy listening and provide some real belly laughs. Busy tonight listener !

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    41 min
  • Some More Drivers Tales
    Taxi drivers the world over are never short of a word or two as is ably demonstrated by or trio in this episode. Making their return are Kev, Anne Marie and Davy who launch into more rank tales and experiences. Busy tonight listener !

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    42 min
  • More Drivers Tales
    Quiet, demure and introverted are three words that will never be used to describe the intrepid trio in the latest episode of drivers tales. Raucous, Irreverent and occasionally potty mouthed are much closer to the mark. Put the short length of the episode down to the extracts that never made the edit. Busy tonight listener !

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    23 min
  • The State of the City
    Nobody likes to hear people talking down their city and Glaswegians are no different. In this episode we hear from proud Glaswegians who want to see their city returned to it's shining glory. Councillor Thomas Kerr and restauranteur Michael Bergson are joined by Glasgow taxi drivers to deliver some scathing opinions on the current state of affairs. Busy today listener !

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    51 min
  • More Driver Tales
    In this episode we hear from two new contributors from the ranks and some stalwarts. We hear some great stories, some hilarious, some poignant that typify the taxi trade in Glasgow. Lastly we hear drivers paying tribute to a colleague, Gerry Collins, who sadly passed away recently. Busy tonight listener !

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    32 min
  • Glasgow's LEZ D Day
    With the crunch date approaching when Glasgow will lose hundreds of iconic black cabs we hear opinions from Taxi drivers, local councillors and Glasgow businessmen about the likely impact on the city, it's economy and in particular the night time economy. Straight talking in the manner you expect from Talking Taxis.

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    49 min
  • Taxis To Troon

    In Episode 6 we hear from the guys who put together one of the biggest days in Glasgow's calendar, the annual Taxis to Troon outing. Taking place on 19 June this year and every year since 1945, hundreds of taxi drivers willingly give up a day to spread a mountain of joy amongst kids from local schools. The fancy dress cavalcade of taxis parades through the city before heading to Troon and creating a special event for everyone connected.

    One Day with a Lifetime of Memories.


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    44 min

About Talking Taxis

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In this series of Podcasts Glasgow Taxi Drivers will explore a variety of topics which impact the taxi trade in Glasgow.

From driver recruitment and the Low Emission Zone to card payment and…