Why Cleaner Taxis?
Reports from the U.S. Department of Energy show that the average taxi travels 60,000 to 80,000 miles per year. With this level of mileage, taxi operators can make great strides in reducing emissions by replacing their older taxis with newer models that make use of cleaner technologies (PDF), (Help with PDF). These technologies could include alternative fuel or advanced propulsion technologies, such as hybrid or plug-in electric systems, among others. Cleaner taxis are already on the road in New York City and San Francisco, but they’re not alone. Here in Texas, you can see clean taxis on the road in Austin, San Antonio, Houston, and Dallas.
