Hybrid Taxis in the News
These are news stories about the use of hybrid cars as taxis and about how increasing gas costs are hurting taxi drivers and companies.
New York Hybrids
TLC Approves Hybrid-Electric Models For Hack-Up as Medallion Taxicabs
The New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) has authorized hybrid-electric
vehicle models for use as medallion taxicabs.
- New York Taxi and Limousine Comission
Hybrid Escapes To New York Taxi Service
Six Ford Escape Hybrids last week gained the treasured NYC Taxi and Limousine Commission's medallions and
hit the road to operate in the Big Apple.
- Thecarconnection.com Nov 7 2005
First Hybrid Taxis Take to the Streets of New York
New York City's first hybrid taxis a mini-fleet of six Ford Escape hybrids officially entered operation today
with a ceremony in midtown Manhattan.
- Green Car Congress
San Fransico Hybrids
Hybrid SUVs tint SF taxi fleet green
The City turned a shade greener Tuesday when it became the first metropolis in the United States with hybrid
sport utility vehicles in the taxicab fleet.
- Oakland Tribune
San Antonio Hybrids
Guzzling no more
San Antonio cabbie Paul Lex has found a solution to increases in fuel costs. He has become the first operator
in the city to put a gasoline-electric hybrid vehicle into taxi service.
- Express News, San Antonio
Fuel Costs Hurting Taxi Companies
Driving Guzzlers for a Living
Drivers often log 150 miles a shift and spend almost $50 in gas, Mr. Lee said, about $20 more per day than a
year ago.
- New York Times, April 30 2006