[Techno]

Сообщение от frei

И скольлко же раз мусье нанимал кэб в Лондоне, позвольте поинтересоваться? Там точно так же, как и у нас, работают представители стран "третьего мира" - пакистан, индия и так далее. Спокойно в такси можно встретить водителя, который будет гуглу говорить с диким акцентом адрес (рублинштейна шайтанама!!!)

Это Вы какое-то левое такси поймали.

В официальном всё в порядке.

Taxis can be hailed in the street and asked to go anywhere, so you will need to have a thorough knowledge of London. This is why you must learn and pass the world-famous Knowledge.

И из Вики:

The Knowledge.
The London taxicab driver is required to be able to decide routes immediately in response to a passenger's request or traffic conditions, rather than stopping to look at a map, relying on satellite navigation or asking a controller by radio. Consequently, the "Knowledge of London" is the in-depth study of a number of pre-set London street routes and all places of interest that taxicab drivers in that city must complete to obtain a licence to operate a black cab. It was initiated in 1865, and has changed little since. It is claimed that the training involved ensures that London taxi drivers are experts on London, and have an intimate knowledge of the city and are the safest form of transport.

It is the world's most demanding training course for taxicab drivers, and applicants will usually need to pass at least twelve 'appearances' (periodical one-on-one oral examinations undertaken throughout the qualification process), with the whole process usually averaging 34 months, to pass.