London's largest training school for black cab drivers is to close next month thanks in part to the rise of taxi app Uber. For nearly 30 years, would-be cabbies have been studying the roads of London at The Knowledge Point in Islington as they attempt to master the quickest routes across the capital for 'The Knowledge'. However, in December the school will close its doors after demand for lessons fell following the London launch of private hire service Uber in 2012, a trend which has coincided with rising property prices. Share In order to get a Green Badge and drive one of London's famous black cabs, drivers must pass The Knowledge, which involves memorising London's 25,000 streets and is thought to be one of the world's toughest tests.

Download Game Sim City 4 Pc Ripheral Technology on this page. Sat navs are forbidden, and drivers are expected to instantly know the street name, hotel or landmark given to them by the customer, and the shortest route possible to reach it. Between 700 and 1,000 drivers pass The Knowledge each year and there are around a dozen schools to help with the rigorous training, including The Knowledge Point. For nearly 30 years, would-be cabbies have been studying the roads of London at The Knowledge Point in Islington (pictured) as they attempt to master the quickest routes across the capital for 'The Knowledge' Minicab and Uber drivers are not required to pass such tests, and can use a sat nav or mobile phone to help them around the city. 'We can circumnavigate traffic,' said Mr Linskey. 'The Queen might be entertaining China but you might want to get to Victoria to go on holiday.' The school, which has operated in Islington for 26 years, is overseen by working taxi drivers and helps students gain their Green Badge - a process which can take between three and five years.