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

Question

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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Answer 1

I used to drive for work (Uber Eats), in the US. I was glad I had a manual. If for no other reason, it kept me more attentive. But it’s also more fun, and imo better for traffic