Taxi drivers have been told they need to expand their knowledge so that they can advise hordes of Olympics tourists on where to go and what to see.

The initiative, run by Surrey County Council, will mean guests coming to London in July get the inside track on the best tourist attractions in the county to visit away from the Games.

As taxi drivers brief passengers, in-car television screens will also show images of Surrey landmarks and beauty spots.

Denise Saliagopoulos, Surrey County Council’s Cabinet Member for the 2012 Games, said: "Chat and banter with a British cabbie is a great source of information for tourists and a part of the holiday experience for many visitors."

Denis Bone, HR Director at Roadrunners Gatwick, said: "With 200 days to go to the Olympic Games this week, our 200 drivers will help to make sure every visitor picks up the Olympic spirit.

"Our vehicles will be equipped with on-screen scenes of the best of Surrey and our drivers will be equipped with enthusiasm and knowledge to maximise every visitors’ trip."