Taxi Talk

In this episode, we dive into how tippmee is transforming the way taxi drivers earn tips. Jason from tippmee joins David to discuss innovative ways drivers can boost their earnings while providing top-notch service. From headrest QR codes to NFC technology, find out how digital tipping is making cashless tips easier than ever!We explore the journey behind tippmee, including why it was created, how it works, and the success stories of drivers already earning extra money. Whether it’s encouraging app users to tip or offering inserts for other operators, tippmee is changing the tipping game across the UK, and potentially beyond!🎙️ Host: David Hunter👥 Guests: Jason Rivolta🎬 Production: Taxi Talk Media

From Cracker Challenges to Cashless Chaos — How LynkPay is Driving Taxi Tech 🚖💳Ever wondered what happens when taxi tech meets pure unpredictability? Episode 3 of Taxi Talk is jam-packed with laughs, surprises, and a deep dive into the future of taxi payments. Mike Tyres from LynkPay joins David, Chris, and Jodie to talk about how a total accident turned into an open-banking revolution powering 25–30k UK taxi drivers. From driver kiosks to daily payouts, and how LynkPay is reshaping operator and driver payments, the conversation is both insightful and surprisingly hilarious.But it’s not all business — there’s cracker-eating challenges, strawberry mishaps, tongue twisters, and even a pie on the face game of “True or False” that had everyone in stitches. If you love behind the scenes chaos with real industry insights, this episode is a must-watch.🎙️ Host: David Hunter👥 Guests: Mike Tyres 🎬 Production: Taxi Talk Media

In this brilliantly unhinged episode of Taxi Talk, David and Jodie welcome Jasbir Dosanjh and Richard Clayton – CEO & Founder of M2M Data Connect Group — the team behind mobile data, IoT connectivity and the fast-growing TaxiBot booking system.The gang attempt taxi-themed tongue twisters, chat about the history of data SIMs in the taxi industry, explore how WhatsApp bookings are changing the game, and take a look at where technology might be heading in the next five years.But of course… this wouldn’t be Taxi Talk without complete chaos.There’s a cake-eating challenge, a beaver puppet, sit-ups in the middle of the studio, the Wheel of Misfortune, a round of “Who Am I?”, and a custard-pie-on-the-line True or False story involving Monaco, police, and a locked mountain stairwell.If you like tech mixed with comedy and the unpredictable… you’ll love this episode

Taxi Talk Season 2 – Episode 1 is out Now! The wait’s over! The team is back with more laughs, stories and absolute chaos. Join David Hunter, Jodie, Liam Brewster, and special guest Tom Pughe for a cracking start to the new season.Our guest, Tom Pughe, has seen it all — from the early days at AutoCab to helping shape iCabbi into a market leader. He joins to share his story with trademark humour, honesty, and energy.If you work in the taxi industry (or just love a great business story with laughs and a bit of chaos), this one’s for you. It’s raw, real, and refreshingly human — the perfect start to Season 2. Highlights: • The wig reveal • Fear of flying & Ryanair bravery • iCabbi vs Uber – taxi tech origins • Cracker Challenge & custard pies • Wheel of Misfortune & Jensen’s karting win Watch Episode 1 of Taxi Talk Season 2 now

A look back at the standout moments from Season 1 — the stories, the laughs, the challenges, and the real conversations that shaped our first season.🚕 Season 1 in Numbers50,000+ views500+ hours of watch time A community that’s growing every single day — thank you for being part of the journey! 🙏This episode brings together some of the standout moments of the season — the laughs, the insight, the challenges, and the real talk that makes Taxi Talk what it is. 🎙️And the best part?We’re not done. Season 2 drops next week — bigger conversations, new guests, fresh perspectives, and plenty more to talk about. 🚕🔥Stay tuned… we’re only just getting started. 💬🚖

🚖 Episode 22 is out now! 🎙️This week we’re in San Francisco, sitting down with Will from Flip — the team redefining how taxi fleets handle calls, bookings, and customer experience through AI 🤖💡From tackling missed calls to bringing multilingual automation into cab offices, this chat dives deep into how traditional taxi companies are evolving for the future.Plenty of laughs, stories from both sides of the Atlantic, and a cheeky true or false game you won’t want to miss 😄🎧Grab a brew and tune in to another cracking episode of Taxi Talk!

🚕 From London to San Francisco!Join us on an eye-opening journey through the birthplace of Uber, Lyft, and AI 🤖In this episode:We visit Flywheel Cars and Yellow Cabs SF, meeting the drivers who’ve seen it all.Hear how Uber’s rise changed the city — and the world — forever.Find out how taxi veterans are fighting back using new tech, apps, and AI.We ride in a Waymo driverless car to see if the future really needs humans at the wheel.Explore San Francisco’s tech boom — home to Uber, ChatGPT, and Google.Discuss the real cost of taxi medallions, driver income, and how fleets are surviving.🌉 From the hills of San Francisco to the heart of innovation, this episode uncovers how technology is reshaping transport — and what it means for taxi drivers in the UK and beyond.

Taxi Talks – Episode 20 is out now!This week, we took a leap into the future and climbed into a driverless taxi. No driver, no chit-chat, and absolutely no idea what we were doing.With Waymo announcing plans to launch its driverless cars in London by 2026, the future of the taxi trade is closer than ever — and we couldn’t resist finding out what it’s really like when the car drives itself.We also chat about what this technology means for the trade, especially as new figures reveal over 36,000 taxi and PHV checks already carried out in London this year, and why some areas are ditching The Knowledge in favour of tech-led systems.🎙️ Here’s what’s inside:What it’s really like inside a driverless taxiCan we trust AI to follow the Highway Code?The impact on cabbies and the future of local knowledgeA few laughs (and near heart attacks) along the wayBuckle up – the future’s arriving fast… and it doesn’t need a driver.

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🚖 Episode 18 is live now!We’ve taken Taxi Talk on the road to Serbia – and it’s a cracker of an episodeMeet kyle Summers & Nancy Stankovich from Marigold CommunicationsWhy Serbia is a hotspot for call centres 🌍Multilingual teams: English, German, French, Spanish & more 🗣️Taxis vs Uber – who’s really on top? 🚕 vs 📱Shocking but true stories… from shootings to lost grandmas 😲👵The future of the trade: driverless cars, innovation & keeping the human touch 🔮🎙️ Plenty of laughs, insights & a few surprises along the way. 👉 Tune in now and don’t forget to like & subscribe!

🚖 Taxi Talk – Episode 17 is Out Now! 🎙️It’s our last ever studio episode before we head out on the road – so you know we had to make it a good one! Packed with laughs, stories, and some surprisingly useful tips for drivers. Here’s what’s inside:🛡️ Insurance Talk (Yes, Really!)What taxi insurance actually costs per week, month & year 💷Why yearly policies are worth it – even if monthly sounds temptingHow age, postcode, experience & even garaging your car can swing your premium📍 Postcode Price ShockersLondon at the top (no surprise!)But Wakefield, Bradford & Luton?! Why are they so expensive? We dig into the stats.🎭 Stories & Studio ChaosColin’s infamous golf swing… and a celeb’s car that paid the price ⛳️🚗 (but was it true or false?)Recording next to the loos – endless interruptions and plenty of giggles 🚻😂Lost property gold – from waving cats 🐱 to the downright bizarre🎬 What’s NextThis is our final studio-based episode – next up, we’ll be out and about:🚗 Test-driving taxis across the market🤖 Riding in a Waymo self-driving car🌍 Heading abroad to explore call centres📺 Episode 17 is out now – tune in for the laughs, the lessons, and one last wild studio ride!

Wolverhampton licences, Irish back-offices and a few taxi-industry secrets we probably shouldn’t be telling…🎙️ This week on Taxi Talk:We’ve crammed the back seat with insider chat from the private-hire world.Inside you’ll hear about:How Wolverhampton licences went from local to legendaryThe Irish back-office setups keeping UK operators movingVAT, Brexit and what it all really means for driversPlus lost-property laughs and Adam’s outrageous true-or-false confession