Alfred Collins
| Alfred Collins | |
|---|---|
| Born |
1915 Barnet, North London |
| Died | May 11, 2007[1][2] |
| Residence | Colindale |
| Nationality | British |
| Occupation | Taxi driver |
| Known for | London's longest-serving taxi driver |
Alfred Collins is London's longest-serving taxi driver.
Following 70 years of service in 2007 aged 92, Collins was honoured and presented an award by Transport for London at the Public Carriage Office.[3]
Collins drove his first passenger in 1937 and his passengers have included Margaret Thatcher, Joan Collins and Bruce Forsyth.
In an interview, Collins 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... It really does not seem that nearly 70 years has passed by. I have had the pleasure of meeting people from all walks of life, politicians, celebrities and the great British public".[4]
References
- ↑ Cohen, Justin (25 May 2007). "Fareweel To Cabbie King". totallyjewish.com. Retrieved 27 October 2014.
- ↑ "Alfred "Alfie" Collins". Findagrave.com. Retrieved 27 October 2014.
- ↑ http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/london/6470443.stm BBC News: "Longest serving cabbie honoured"
- ↑ http://www.tfl.gov.uk/corporate/media/newscentre/4596.aspx Transport For London: "London's longest serving taxi driver steps down"