Alfred Collins

Alfred Collins (1915 – 11 May 2007) was London's longest-serving taxi driver in 2007. He retired, and died on 11 May 2007.

Alfred Collins
Born1915
Barnet, North London, UK
Died11 May 2007(2007-05-11) (aged 91–92)[1]
OccupationTaxi driver
Years active1937–2007
Known forLondon's longest-serving taxi driver

Following 70 years of service, in 2007 Collins, aged 92, was honoured and presented an award by Transport for London at the Public Carriage Office.[2] 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".[3]

References
  1. Cohen, Justin (25 May 2007). "Fareweel To Cabbie King". totallyjewish.com. Archived from the original on 27 October 2014. Retrieved 27 October 2014.
  2. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/london/6470443.stm BBC News: "Longest serving cabbie honoured"
  3. http://www.tfl.gov.uk/corporate/media/newscentre/4596.aspx Transport For London: "London's longest serving taxi driver steps down"


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