10 Years of “Poppy Cabs”. London Cabbies will make over 1000 free taxi journeys for veterans as part of the “Poppy Cabs” initiative

Started in 2009, the Poppy Cabservice is now an integral part of the annual Remembrance Service in London. This years service falls on the 10 of November.

In 2019, its tenth year, Poppy Cabs, driven by proud London Taxi Drivers, will again make it much easier for veterans and especially those veterans using wheelchairs, to plan their travel, to attend the Remembrance Service. 

Funded entirely by the taxi drivers, this is seen as one of the highlights of the taxi year when drivers make a special effort to pay back the debt owed to our military veterans.

Mike Hughes, Independent Coordinator Poppy Cabs and London Taxi Driver, said:

“The Poppy Cabs service is an integral part of Remembrance Sunday, involving hundreds of proud London taxi drivers coming together to support our country’s veterans. 

“In recent years over 5000 veterans have used the free service and this initiative perfectly demonstrates the amazing spirit and generosity of kind-hearted London cabbies.”

Taxis participating in the service are identified by the Poppy Cablogo placed on the windscreen.

‘Turn up and Go’ locations in London include

• Victory Services Club

• Union Jack Club

• Royal Hospital Chelsea

• Kings Cross (main line)

• Liverpool Street

• Paddington (main line)

• Fenchurch Street

• London Bridge

• Victoria (main line)

• Victoria Coach Station

• Waterloo (main line)

• Euston

• Marylebone

In addition to these locations there are special pickups for wheelchair users, those with ambulatory problems and larger groups. Most veterans are taken to Admiralty Arch for the service and parade, but some are taken to other locations including Westminster Abbey, Hyde Park Corner and Grosvenor Gardens, where there are special services.

Return journeys begin from Westminster Bridge, where 150 taxis will take the veterans back to locations across the capital. There is also, subject to security arrangements, a limited pick up from Spring Gardens, Admiralty Arch.

Other taxis are waiting nearby to fill the holding area as soon as the parade finishes, giving the returning veterans a smooth, uninterrupted service.

All London taxis are wheelchair accessible.

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For further information contact

Mike Hughes by text on 07973 430022 or by email mike@mikehughes.org.uk.