It is not surprising that an ancient profession such as black cabbies has developed a rich private vocabulary some of the most common are featured here on CabbieBlog.
If you are cruising empty around Kensington it would be helpful knowing when the Albert Hall is emptying.
With over 5,000 concert-goers beginning to exit the auditorium, hailing a taxi home or to their subsequent destination becomes a priority, in fact, I’ve seen punters walking away from the concert venue in the hope of catching oncoming cabs heading towards the West End.
It is during this short critical post-concert period that the term ‘Berty Popped’ – paying homage to the world-famous Royal Albert Hall – finds relevance, alerting cabbies to the potential influx of customers around the South Kensington area.
So, the next time you find yourself stepping out of a memorable performance at the Albert Hall, keep in mind that you are ‘Berty Popping’.
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