Spanning 30 years from the mid 80’s ‘Secrets of a Taxi Driver’ is a collection of short true stories from Joe a former London Black Cab Driver.
Joe started the knowledge initially to support a mate but being on the dole lost and depressed he got intrigued by the challenge and so Joe became a driver to try and reinvent himself and forget the past.
Isolated frustrated and alone, his daily interactions fuel his fantasies and frequent confrontations push him into a whole new strange reality. Lost as he is, Joe tries to help his passengers find their way but who’s helping him find his way?
Joe is hailed by a lady who uses the drive as an unofficial counselling session. Can Joe help her? Or is he the one who needs help?
20 Jul 2025
Listen to me Baby!
A passenger wants more from Joe than just a ride but is he up for it?
19 Jul 2025
You Can’t Lose If You Don’t Play
Another situation arises for Joe where he just can't win .
19 Jul 2025
Drivers Make The Worst Passengers !
Joe is accused of going the long way and his passenger refuses to pay, leaving him no choice but to hold them in the cab until they cough up and pay.
18 Jul 2025
Machine Gun = No Fun
Joe is hailed by two policemen with machine guns who are trying to help a beautiful girl get home.
Soon shots are fired when Joe can't find her hotel but is it friendly fire?
7 Feb 2025
Lil Man
Joe collects a man who doesn’t know where he’s going and doesn’t have any money. Joe is pushed to the edge of his sanity but has to wonder if he would have reacted the same if the man was bigger.
3 Feb 2025
The Politician
Joe picks up a politician which makes him feel important and reflect on his time serving the public . 🫡
3 Feb 2025
Take me home!
Joe picks up a woman under the influence who doesn’t remember where she lives or intend on paying him. 😓
3 Feb 2025
Beaver Hotel
Joe picks up a couple going to the Beaver hotel and is left saying damn after a proposition.
1 Dec 2024
Wrong Turn
Joe gets into a confrontation with two male passengers after taking a wrong turn. His integrity is challenged when they refuse to pay which makes it impossible to back down, even though they may have a point.
19 Nov 2024
Big Car = Small Man
Joe has an evening of confrontation and abuse from passengers which triggers him into losing his temper with a confused dyslexic passenger.
19 Nov 2024
That's Living Isn't it?
A fare to Notting Hill changes Hugo's perspective as he talks philosophy and life experiences with an attractive passenger who's lost her way.
19 Nov 2024
A Beautiful Girl
Taxi driver Joe navigates his complex emotions and moral dilemmas as he encounters a young woman's enigmatic presence in his cab, sparking questions about her past and his own future.
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