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.[2] 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.[3]

Alfred Collins
Born1915
Barnet, North London
Died11 May 2007(2007-05-11) (aged 91–92)[1][2]
NationalityBritish
OccupationTaxi driver
Years active1937-2007
Known forLondon's longest-serving taxi driver

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
  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. "Alfred "Alfie" Collins". Findagrave.com. Retrieved 27 October 2014.
  3. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/london/6470443.stm BBC News: "Longest serving cabbie honoured"
  4. 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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