Why do Taxi drivers in the UK and Europe drive cars with predominantly manual gearboxes

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If I was driving 8-10 hours per day I’d want an auto… I know manuals used to be cheaper and are still a little cheaper, but I’d have thought the reduced effort would be appealing.

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Most taxis I’ve ever been in are automatic
The famous Black Cabs in the UK are automatic
Germans mostly have Mercedes automatics
Pretty much all Ubers are hybrids with auto boxes

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