London taxi drivers are named the best in the world
Last updated 27/05/2009 12:46:16
London taxi cab drivers are named the best in the world
They're part of what makes the British capital world famous - and now London's taxis have been declared the best in the world.
The city's taxi drivers have come out top in a survey commissioned by Hotels.com - beating New York into runner-up position. They were described as the friendliest and safest cabbies on the planet.
The 1,400 travellers who voted also said London's taxi drivers had the best knowledge of their city. They came out on top in the cleanest and most available categories.
John Thomas, chairman of the Licensed Taxi Drivers Association, puts London cabbies' success down to good training."This is what makes London's taxi service stand out from New York, Paris and every other major city," he said.
"London's taxi drivers must dedicate three years to completing the knowledge training to qualify as a London taxi driver and that commitment is vital to offering the very best customer service.