Sketches by Boz Scenes Chapter XVII - The Last Cab-Driver, And The First Omnibus Cad

In which the bustling streets of London are brought vividly to life through the tale of a singular red cab-driver, whose roguish wit and daring escapades earn him both the amusement of the metropolis and frequent visits to the House of Correction. Parallel to this character, the narrative introduces Mr. William Barker, a spirited waterman turned omnibus cad, whose lively innovations and bold conduct epitomise the spirited evolution of the city's conveyances amidst the inexorable march of progress.