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Where did the name Taxi come from? You have probably heard the name ’Hackney’ which has its origins in France, called ’Hacquenee’ meaning ’horse for hire’!

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The taxicab driver is required to be able to decide routes immediately in response to a passenger’s request or traffic conditions, rather than stopping to look at a map or ask a controller by radio. Consequently, the Knowledge is the in-depth study of London street routes and places of interest that taxicab-drivers in that city must complete to obtain a licence to operate a black cab. It was initiated in 1865, and has changed little since.
It is the world’s most demanding training course for taxicab-drivers; and applicants will usually need at least 12 ’Appearances’ (attempts at the final test), after preparation averaging 34 months, to pass the examination.