The Knowledge, London taxi drivers’ ultimate test

Unlike modern drivers who rely heavily on GPS systems, London cabbies depend entirely on their memory and spatial awareness.
TaxiPoint

Why the Knowledge of London taxi test remains a critical industry asset despite the rise of GPS and autonomous vehicle technology

London’s Knowledge of London examination, the licensing cornerstone that has defined Black cab standards since 1865, is ...
Untapped Cities

Hacks, Medallions, and Livery: The Differences Between New York and London Taxi Drivers

No two cities associate iconoclasm and uniformity with their taxi cabs like New York or London. While most assume the differences stop at color–yellow for New York, black for London–a stark contrast ...
UPI

Waymo tests autonomous taxis in the Bronx, N.Y., ahead of London launch

Oct. 16 (UPI) --U.S.-based driverless taxi pioneer Waymo tested its new Jaguar-brand taxis in the Bronx, N.Y., on Thursday and plans to deploy them in London during the upcoming year. London would ...
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Taxis are now driving themselves around London

Taxis are now driving themselves around London’s streets. Waymo’s self-driving vehicles are now being allowed to make their journeys autonomously, the company has announced. The company, which was ...