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PostPosted: 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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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:

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Sussex wrote:
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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

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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-[

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Sussex wrote:
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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.

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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.

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5 more months and both my cab and I are retireing.

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

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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:
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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.


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.

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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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