A Coachman’s Purpose …
To convey and protect.
I think that anybody’s craft is fascinating. A taxi driver talking about taxi driving is going to be very, very interesting.
James Lipton
The job of a coachman has always been to convey and protect their passengers. When that job is done well, their riders are relieved of the stress of the day and concentration required to negotiate the hazards of the cobblestones, or pot holes on our ill repaired Bay area streets.
Some things never change.
A certain trust is required when a rider allows a driver to handle the wheel and deliver them to their destination. That trust is fragile and renewed on a per trip basis. Courtesy, care, and consistency develop confidence over time in both the driver and process.
My goal is to share from my experiences as a coachman and reflect on what I’ve seen and learned so that when you take your next trip, you will ride confidently, and perhaps with a bigger smile.
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