Trainspotter Posted February 21, 2008 Share #1 Posted February 21, 2008 Taxi commission looking for cab design help By Marlene Naanes amNewYork Staff Writer February 21, 2008 [float=right][/float]The Taxi and Limousine Commission is looking for help in designing the taxicab of tomorrow. The agency is asking more than 100 automotive manufacturers for ideas on how to create an iconic taxi fleet that is safe, comfortable and environmentally friendly, officials announced yesterday. The companies have two months to submit ideas. It¹s unclear when the next generation of cabs will hit the streets, the TLC said. The call for ideas comes after the mayor¹s office declared last year that all cabs must be hybrid by 2012, essentially phasing out the Crown Victoria in three to five years. Video: - February 21, 2008 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
error46146 Posted February 21, 2008 Share #2 Posted February 21, 2008 the new design of taxi's already look ugly. they better not make it any uglier... and they better not make the entire thing toyota's either, i hate toyota's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pablo M 201 Posted February 21, 2008 Share #3 Posted February 21, 2008 Damn yo, the Crown Vics look good, they can't change the design on those. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
error46146 Posted February 22, 2008 Share #4 Posted February 22, 2008 trust me, they are Excellent cars, they have alot of room to stretch and enjoy the ride Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TransitGuy Posted February 22, 2008 Share #5 Posted February 22, 2008 Well I guess this is going to be a big competition since it might propel manufacturers to make more hybrid models. If Ford wants to keep the Crown Vic or at least stay in the running for this, they can try to create a hybrid Crown Vic but I don't know how that would be. I'm hoping the new design can be better for passengers and drivers. But is it possible to change all the taxi's to hybrids in 3-5 years? It seems to be a short time for a lot of cabs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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