Watch for Hybrid Taxis
On a recent trip to Chicago, I was surprised to see a good number of hybrid taxis on the streets, mostly Ford Escape hybrids. Even if you haven’t taken the plunge of purchasing a hybrid car, you can reduce your dependence on fossil fuel, and your carbon footprint by taking a hybrid taxi whenever you need to grab a cab.
According to Ford, the 2 wheel drive Ford Escape hybrid taxis are 80 percent more fuel efficient than the original Escape, and drivers get 36 miles per gallon in the city. Driving a hybrid taxi is a big profit incentive for cab drivers- less money going in the gas tank each week. And, since hybrid vehicles help cities reduce carbon emissions, some cities are offering perks such as discounted licensing rates to taxi cab drivers who drive green taxis. Here’s more information on green taxi cabs. Photo: Adam Rountree/AP Photo
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by Traci Latoz
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On a recent trip to Vancouver Canada, I rode in a taxi that was a Toyota Prius, and in fact a good number of taxis in the city were Prius as well. The cab driver told me they were extremely reliable and cost effective with regard to servicing. I want one now.
I don’t remember seeing any Prius taxis in Chicago, but I do like them a lot. We liked the Ford Escape taxis because the whole family could get in and have plenty of room.
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