Cities all over the United States have been replacing their big yellow taxis with more fuel-efficient Toyota hybrids.
The Denver Metro Taxi company now has 40 Toyota hybrid vehicles in its fleet of 400 cabs. In Phoenix, the Discount Cab service has 75 Toyota Prius hybrids. Other cities are switching to greener cars to help reduce costs and be a good steward of the environment at the same time.
One of the only things holding some cab companies back from making the switch is the room in many hybrids. When compared with the current larger cars, the hybrids tend to be more compact and offer less leg room for passengers. But that seems to be a small price to pay for reducing a company’s carbon footprint by 65 percent, which is what Metro Taxi in Denver has done since making the switch.
Some cab companies are taking their eco-consciousness even further than just the cars they drive. Metro Taxi uses used motor oil from its vehicles to power its furnaces. It also uses energy-efficient light bulbs. That’s probably why it has been referred to as “one of the greenest cab companies” in the United States.
Why not follow the trend of the cab companies and get a Toyota hybrid near Royersford for your daily use? You’ll be surprised what a difference they can make!
