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Wasn't "Sorry mate, I don't go south of the river." once a common response from London cabbies? Presumably they'll not want to take someone out to the middle o
by dan1234 10y ago
Wasn't "Sorry mate, I don't go south of the river." once a common response from London cabbies?
Presumably they'll not want to take someone out to the middle of nowhere, where they'll probably struggle to get a fare on the way back. Much more profitable if you're carrying passengers in both directions.
- JdeBP 10y ago> Wasn't "Sorry mate, I don't go south of the river." once a common response from London cabbies? No. It was a quip by Peter Sellers.