1992, M. E. Beesley, Privatization, Regulation and Deregulation, page 110
Of course, no one goes in for the knowledge test without a reasonably optimistic view of the London taxi trade, [....]
1994, Herbert Mohring, The Economics of Transport, page 56
In London entry to the trade is open to any qualified driver who has passed 'The Knowledge' test and who buys, hires or is employed to drive a vehicle [....]
2000, Amanda Coffey, Sara Delamont, Feminism and the classroom teacher, page 117
Thus for a London taxi driver 'the knowledge' and the ability to pass the driving test are the technical parts of the job; [....]
2000, Peter D. Spencer, The Structure and Regulation of Financial Markets, page 31
The London taxi market gives a good example: drivers of black cabs who have passed the 'knowledge' test provide a high-quality market, leaving the lower end to the minicabs.
2004, Robert S. Wayne, Royal London in Context: The Independent Traveler's Guide to Royal London, page 177
The drivers of the officially licensed "black cabs" are famous for their mastery of "The Knowledge" of London streets.
2004, Richard Hall, Success: The Need to Succeed Is in Your Genes . . .
If you are a taxi driver who enjoyed doing the knowledge and loves driving, then you are a success.
2007, Pam Schweitzer, Reminiscence Theatre: Making Theatre from Memories
The lightermen ... knowing every creek and reach of the river, a bit like London cab drivers doing 'the Knowledge' as their apprenticeship.
2007, Transport Research Centre, Report of the One Hundred and Thirty Third Round Table on Transport Economics, page 44
The most important indirect barriers to entry are taxi driver requirements; ... They range from [...] to "The Knowledge", which requires an in-depth familiarity with London.
