Kicking off in Blackpool: Taxi Protest 🚕🚕🚕 

According to Blackpool Transport's website the tram timetable is changing from Sunday, July 16th. This is due to the opening of the North Station extension, with the existing Starr Gate - Fleetwood via promenade service being numbered T1 and new services T2 Starr Gate - North Station & T3 Fleetwood - North Station are introduced from this date. All will operate every 30 minutes, giving a combined 15 minute frequency along the promenade. Hope this is of interest. Regards Ian Simpson.

you cant blame the taxi drivers fair play to them

Love the end section when you were closing the video off, the three seagulls sitting on the sign having a listen 😂... Fantastic.

Well done taxi drivers it’s wrong that local taxis can’t have the fares 😡

So they can stop a legitimate protest but can’t stop the eco terrorists from disrupting traffic

These ubers and Wolverhampton plate drivers are usleess they don't have a clue

Boycott premier taxis and uber these wolves plates need to go they haven't a clue

We always use the bonafidal taxis never ever use that mob Uber

Did that old boiler mean you! ‘Get a life!’ 😅. She was chewing a wasp.

Protests everywhere at the moment for one thing or another 😔

Did that woman say “get a life” I think she needs to 😂

VIPs patting themselves on the back for all their hard work 🙈

Stephen you are my eyes and ears of Blackpool how could you miss it

Good to see Colin from Seaside, arguably Blackpools no 1 RU-vidr...

Yet another great video so well produced and presented

Very interesting Stephen hope your feeling better soon

Great video Stephen, going to be some accidents on that road with the trams Friday and Saturday nights with the clubs and bars. Blackpool, bispham, cleveleys, Fleetwood taxis are the best we've ever used. Always spotlessly clean, drivers are always pleasant, chatty and helpful, not come across a bad one yet. Thanks for the update, cheers mate. P.s. get checked out, lot of people with COVID in Blackpool.

Bogus taxi been going on for years

Shame you missed the taxis but it is nice that you and other vloggers will help each other out. Interesting video as always xxx

Great Video Steve. I Love Blackpool I am coming in August I hope to see you around.

Thanks for sharing Stephen😅

Quality riff raff though Stephen

police council knew about peaceful protest by taxi drivers

The Taxi drivers in Blackpool rip off tourists , charged me nearly £10 from North train station to Hotel next to Central pier 😮

Notice your seagul mates watching you closely at 16.02. Ready to take any food you have with extreme prejudice😅 thanks Stephen for the vlog. I would have had you on the VIP list for the new tramway opening. ❤

I too think the tunnel will be full of the dregs of Blackpool .

I m private Hire Driver I totally support this protest

i rarely use taxis but i would never use one of those Uber

Thank you for sharing Stephen another good video. I hope you feel better soon ❤

The Ambassador of Blackpool is not a VIP. Surprising

I live in Northern Ireland, but visit Blackpool often. Last time I was in a taxi in Blackpool, it was from after seeing Ken Webster at the Pleasure Beach, and was going to the Strand hotel, which is north shore! Outside Nelly Deans the Taxi driver (who was speeding) hit a pedestrian who we clearly seen before the taxi we were in did! We could have stuck around and told the police our side of the story, and I'm pretty sure the taxi driver knew he was in the wrong! However, we did stay there for 15 mins and no police. Getting late, we walked back to our hotel! The taxi driver charged us full fare!!

I'll NEVER use Uber taxis!

Thanks Stephen for another great video hope you get better soon 😊👍

As for the trams, there are tours over the next few days and the service starts officially on Sunday.

Hi Steven hope u recover soon great vlog as always👍

Thank you for sharing.

I've met seaside Colin twice ,like to have a Beer with you mate.

Thank you for your video Stephen, there was a similar problem when Uber taxis came to the Manchester area, unfair taking jobs from the locals. Hope this gets resolved soon. Get yourself in the warmth with a hot drink, hope you get better soon .😊😊😊

Thank you Stephen for another interesting video xx

I saw a taxi driver and an uber driver having a ding dong on Saturday afternoon outside of Coral Island, thought they were going to come to blows.

All kicking off again in Blackpool stay safe 😊

Steven was the brass band to welcome the immigrants for the new hotel 🤣

Thanks again Stephen for another great vlog it must be the first time that you have missed an event i hope you are well

Not like you to miss out Stephen and you should've been on the first tram as a VIP as you do a lot to promote the trams and Blackpool, I think that was a very bad slip on the councils behalf.

Hi Stephen when the saints go marching in ,that's what the brass band where playing you don't often hear music like that ,I just enjoy you walking around Blackpool taking everything In there is always plenty to see hope you get better soon ❤

Great video Stephen we were on your video! Shame you missed the taxis I did see you but you had gone before I could say hello

Being a Southampton fan hearing ( saints go marching on ) thanks for sharing 😊

Good Evening Stephen. Oh dear, never mind. Least it was a Lovely walk about around Blackpool. Rather a lot of Police i could see. There was no Rioting or any Street Brawling. Surely people know how to behave and conduct a Peaceful Protest in their Taxi's. I thought that we now Lived in a Democracy, Freedom of Speech, the Right to Protest, people standing up for there Rights. I totally Understand and Agree with the Taxi Drivers. Yes i do.

14;40 in , Steve she's getting her early reservation for that tunnel ,what a old Slxxxper lol , great vid

So, the police moved the taxi drivers on because they were blocking the road and then blocked the road themselves!!!!! Make it make sense

Thank you very much for another great video. Still interesting without the taxi drivers. Hope that you feel better soon. Take care of yourself and keep warm. 👍🥰❤️

It's been a beautiful day up in Workington today warm sunshine and looking over to Dumfries and Galloway over the Solway Coast crystal clear tomorrow back to the wellies.

Just looking at how they have improved Blackpool

Ubers seem to be over in blackpool at weekend from all different locations,and there low fares it's not looking good .

Get well Steve,you deserve good health xx

All local taxis should have an official badge on the doors with a picture of the Tower or something.Fylde Coast Taxi club or something.😊

I’ve come to the concconclusion that councils are in Ubers pocket as they totally ignore the fact they operate illegally in areas where they are not licensed. It needs the whole country of taxi drivers to start protesting or it will soon be Asian Uber drivers taking over everywhere

Mr “blackpool” more like Mr misses everything 😂

HEY STEPHEN IM WATCHING THIS A FEW DAYS AFTER YOU FILMED HOPE YOU FEELING BETTER TODAY IM STILL WAITING FOR MY GALLBLADDER OPERATION I'VE FELT BETTER THAT'S FOR SURE 🌊🙏🌈♥️ FROM DAVID IN CROMER 🗼

Great video Stephen thanks xx

it's cheaper to license in wolverhampton which is why so many drivers are licensed there not just in Blackpool. As for Uber well they contributed to party funds in days gone by which is why they've been allowed to driver British drivers out of business and export all their profits almost completely tax free

It's all happening near the North Pier 😮

Fantastic Video Enjoyed The Tram And Taxi Drivers Protest It Is Always Going Down In Blackpool Great Video Steve😊 Have A Great Night😊

Great video 👍

I understand the taxi protest. I'd be annoyed if someone undercut my extortionate fares!

Great video ❤👍

Hi Stephen feel better soon the 300 million complex in blackpool sounds so good too

Hope i see you between 20 and 24 June. Still looking chilly in Blackpool.

Evenin oh dear to late ! 😂 Premier Inn ❤ lots of people about plus lots of police the weather don’t look to good tram Number 18 and Tommy was drivin it 😊 Colin told us 😊 till the next one 😊

Yeh you certainly cant blame the Taxi Drivers

Great video Stephen 👍😁😎, made me laugh Trams today are VIP Only today, what a joke who is a VIP. We are all born and all pass, whether so called VIP or Royal Etc. Who ever invented the class game needs locking up. Stephen what you do in Blackpool in my eyes 😎 makes you a VIP 👍👍😁😎

All kicking off hope you get better soon take care 😊 🚗

Hi Stephen good video and hope U get better soon

Wow it's changed so much since last time I was there..5/6yrs ago..hope u feel better soon..take care 👋

Hope you get better soon Stephen, just catching up on your videos.

You could buy tickets on advance for today's tram trip up to North Station. Bolton 66 went up there too. I believe normal service starts on the 16th.

Hi Stephen what is the gimbal stick you're using ?

What rattled the Old Bat’s cage as she passed 😂 I guarantee as soon as the Beer Monster Tunnel is open it will be covered in Graffiti & smelling of Piddle 🤷‍♀️ It’s pretty much a problem everywhere with the Uber drivers & those on Wolverhampton plates It’s so easy to get a licence there with no restrictions on where they can operate.Local councils to blame for allowing it

How come all the people who know how to run the Country are taxi drivers and barbers😎 Gaz Yorkshire.

Fantastic Video. Well Done.

Uber rude havent a clue how to drive and expensive

How much do taxi owners pay for license plates now in Blackpool? I owned a taxi on C cabs from 1976-paid 10 grand in those days for plates. Got out of the job in 1985 and moved to Australia.

Local taxi drivers need supporting, there the ones that spend their cash and live in and around Blackpool. Uber drivers are not local and need to do one. They get their licenses in Wolverhampton and from other fleecing councils. However Taxis aren’t cheap and they do need to look at their pricing structure.

hello there Stephen great video and get over your cold soon i know they will not do that when i come to BEAUTIFUL BLACKPOOL AWESOME

Moved on maybe because of fears of blocking the track and the Very Important People would be put out. I wonder what makes a very important person, hair cut, clean teeth, painted nails, straight nose, what can be dreamed up to make some people more important than others?

Have a good day 🍺

Nice One Pal

I'm surprised you wasn't invited to the vip event shocking hope you feel better soon

Hope your feeling better very soon ❤️👍

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 had to laugh at that women u need to get a life. Blackpool is Blackpool. Doesn't changed that much

Great camera

Did that old lady really say what she said,or was I hearing things ?

Worse thing you can have us Bird Flew. You are out on a wing and a prayer with that one, reaching dizzy heights. UBER tax evasion cabs, being another business that does this.

There’s always something going on in Blackpool !

You need to set your alarm for a bit earlier 😉

2:11 What did that woman say 🤣🤣🤣

coming for the day on saturday , hoping for a bit of sun

Come down to Torquay again and also visit Newquay.

No you are not riff raff you are better than all those folks take care Stephen and hope you feel better soon

Never use uber but a good video Steve.