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’ve been driving in the UK for over 30 years and up until last year all my cars were manual, switched to an auto last year – no idea why I didn’t do it sooner – shifting gear is a pain in the ass