UCG organise veterans shuttle service

For the fourth year running the United Cabbies Group was honoured to run a free taxi service for veterans on Remembrance Sunday. In conjunction with the British Legion, this taxi service has become an important feature for veterans travelling to ceremonies in central London.

Taxis were ready and available from 8am at most of the major London rail stations, as well as at British Legion locations, including the Union Jack Club. The drivers assembled on Westminster Bridge to observe the 2 minute period of silence. Then there was a free shuttle service to ferry veterans to various locations in London.

Following the interest in vintage taxis last year, members of the London Vintage Taxi Association were delighted to join in the service, bringing their vintage cabs for the veterans to enjoy. This included the Unic taxi which has been seen in the popular TV series Downton Abbey. This year the veterans were given the opportunity to see and ride in old London Taxis from the early part of the 20th Century.  As usual the cabbies were giving their time without any payment whatsoever.

UCG veterans shuttle service