THE TX4 TAXI: Hutley lists the FIVE things he misses from the iconic diesel black cab

Image credit: Tom Hutley (YouTube)

A well known London taxi driver took a trip down memory lane by driving an iconic TX4, sharing some personal stories and listing some of the things he misses from the black cab.

Tom Hutley, a London taxi driver and successful YouTuber with more than 50,000 subscribers, ran through some of the key features he misses on the LTC TX4 diesel black cab.

Just two of the key points included the nimble manoeuverability of a slightly smaller cab and the simple nature of the mechanics to maintain and fix the taxi.

There are thousands of TX4 taxis still in working service across the UK. The latest taxi model, the electric LEVC TX, is however expected to overtake the diesel TX4 cab as the most popular vehicle licensed in London in the coming months. Currently 6,580 TX4 cabs remain working in the capital.

The iconic looking TX4 is a purpose-built taxi manufactured by the London Taxi Company in Coventry. From 2007 until their liquidation in 2013 the TX4 was manufactured by LTI (London Taxi International).

The TX4 shares close resemblance to the two previous models, the TX2 and TX1. The overall distinctive design has evolved via from the 1950’s Austin FX3 to the latest electric taxi model the LEVC TX.

The video is the latest to appear on Hutley’s YouTube channel which has been a massive hit with viewers ever since it first launched in March 2020. The London black cab driver and qualified taxi guide completed the ‘Knowledge of London’ in 2017 after 3 years of studying. Four years into the job he now has a fast-growing channel on YouTube and has recently launched his own blog.