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Author:  JD [ Thu Nov 29, 2007 7:59 pm ]
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The Evening Standard (London)

November 22, 2007 Thursday

LONDON'S oldest taxi driver has been honoured after spending 60 years ferrying passengers around the capital.

Alfred Bluestone, 94, drove his first passenger in 1947 and his last two months ago. His cab was graced by stars including Judy Garland, Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jnr., Peter Lawford, Joey Bishop and Dean Martin. Mr Bluestone was presented with a commemorative plaque at a special ceremony at the Public Carriage Office. Taxi and Private Hire Director Ed Thompson said: "London's taxi trade has a reputation for excellence and Alfred has played his part over the last 60 years to maintain that."
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Author:  Sussex [ Thu Nov 29, 2007 8:27 pm ]
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JD wrote:
Alfred Bluestone, 94, drove his first passenger in 1947 and his last two months ago.

I wonder how many on here, apart from me, will be still taking folks from A to B when they are 94? :shock:
Author:  JD [ Thu Nov 29, 2007 8:38 pm ]
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Sussex wrote:
JD wrote:
Alfred Bluestone, 94, drove his first passenger in 1947 and his last two months ago.

I wonder how many on here, apart from me, will be still taking folks from A to B when they are 94? :shock:


Quite staggering. He must be the oldest cabbie in the world never mind London. lol

Regards

JD
Author:  Sussex [ Thu Nov 29, 2007 8:43 pm ]
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JD wrote:
Quite staggering. He must be the oldest cabbie in the world never mind London. lol

And no doubt he will be retired to Blackpool, and meet up with all the cabs he has ever driven. 8-[
Author:  JD [ Thu Nov 29, 2007 8:53 pm ]
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Sussex wrote:
JD wrote:
Quite staggering. He must be the oldest cabbie in the world never mind London. lol

And no doubt he will be retired to Blackpool, and meet up with all the cabs he has ever driven. 8-[


lol A vintage reunion.

Regards

JD
Author:  McDeHack [ Thu Nov 29, 2007 9:45 pm ]
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He must have seen the light and realised that the trade is finished.
5 more months and both my cab and I are retireing.
Author:  Sussex [ Thu Nov 29, 2007 9:47 pm ]
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McDeHack wrote:
5 more months and both my cab and I are retireing.

Are we taking bets on which one lasts the longest? :wink:
Author:  GBC [ Sat Dec 01, 2007 1:23 pm ]
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McDeHack wrote:
He must have seen the light and realised that the trade is finished.
5 more months and both my cab and I are retireing.


Which one will get the most bids on E-Bay though? :wink:
Author:  McDeHack [ Tue Dec 04, 2007 9:57 pm ]
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GBC wrote:
McDeHack wrote:
He must have seen the light and realised that the trade is finished.
5 more months and both my cab and I are retireing.


Which one will get the most bids on E-Bay though? :wink:

Well the cab will be going on ebay at a starting price of 99p or £50 for the fuel in the tank.
Author:  McDeHack [ Tue Dec 04, 2007 9:59 pm ]
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Sussex wrote:
McDeHack wrote:
5 more months and both my cab and I are retireing.

Are we taking bets on which one lasts the longest? :wink:

It's just had its half yearly. and passed. Even the emission was 1.75.
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