Wednesday, March 21, 2007

Cabbie honoured

London's longest serving black cab driver has been honoured with an award after 70 years of service.

Alfred Collins, aged 92, was given the award from Transport for London at a specially organised ceremony at the Public Carriage Office.

Mr Collins, from Colindale in north west London, drove his first passenger in 1937 and his last a few years ago.

Some of his most famous fares have included Margaret Thatcher, Joan Collins and Bruce Forsyth.

The father of two said: "Life is all about communication and I have enjoyed sharing my vast experience of life as well as learning a lot with some of my passengers. I will treasure these memories for the rest of my life." He added: "It has been a great privilege to serve the people of London.

4 comments:

yellowdoggranny said...

yeah for him....
im at the libray where it loads up faster than that ancient peice of shit i have at home does..so will do some reading

dom said...

Get a new computer then !!
Just don't get a Dell, they're fucking weird !
.....how do all the (other old ladies) get with you swearing at a PC? Hehehehheehe

Man from Assam said...

Great achievement Mr. Collins. Very few could probably live to this age. You sure shall be a tremendous source of inspiration for millions of youngsters who wish to take up this profession.
With loads of good tidings from Monisha & Pratik. We are currently living and working in Dubai, UAE.

Man from Assam said...

Great Show!!