I’m a licensed London Black Cab driver and Green Badge holder who’s still out working every day. “Iconic Taxi App” comes straight from real life on the road — the ranks, the airport queues, the stations, the traffic, and the constant hunt for reliable updates. Like many drivers, I got tired of drowning in job-related info scattered across different social media platforms, chats, and rumours where important updates get buried or missed. I spent over three years learning app development and building this platform from the ground up because I wanted one proper place built by a working driver, for working drivers — a professional tool for licensed taxi drivers where information is organised, easy to find, and genuinely useful when you’re on shift.
The app is a professional space designed specifically for verified Hackney Carriage drivers and the businesses that support the trade. It delivers real-time trade information for physical taxi services, including rank situations, airport queues, station flow, traffic alerts, and major event schedules — all in one place instead of spread across multiple feeds. It also creates a trusted environment where drivers and trade businesses can connect professionally. Access is restricted to verified badge holders to keep the platform secure, relevant, and focused on the people who actually work in the industry.
My aim is to build something comprehensive that drivers actually rely on day to day — not just another app that gets downloaded and forgotten. I’m committed to maintaining and improving it to the best of my ability because I’m part of the same community using it. This platform only works with driver support and participation, and your support is genuinely needed to help it grow into something that benefits the whole trade. The goal is simple: make life on the road easier, strengthen the Black Cab network, and give drivers a dependable hub for real-time information.
I also want to be transparent about how the platform runs. Revenue goes straight back into infrastructure, maintenance, and upgrades as the app grows. As numbers increase, so do operating costs, and the aim is always to keep driver costs as low as possible. Ideally, strong support from trade businesses advertising on the platform helps balance those costs so it stays affordable for drivers — and I’m counting on your support to help make this something that truly works for all of us.