Looking good
Metrocab is the first Range-Extended Electric taxi to be licensed in any metropolitan area in the world
Frazer-Nash Research Ltd and Ecotive Ltd, the makers of the all-new Metrocab, are proud to confirm that the Metrocab is now operating, in association with ComCab, with a small fleet on a trial basis in London.
Karl Maresch from ComCab said: “We’re very proud to be partnering with Metrocab on this pilot fleet of these superb Range-Extended Electric taxis. It could revolutionise our business, with the cost savings being very significant. I’m really looking forward to seeing the short film, and finding out what our passengers think of the all-new Metrocab. Zero-emissions and zero fares – what an offer!”
London Mayor Boris Johnson has described the Metrocab as “superb and absolutely beautiful. A masterpiece of British engineering. The Rolls-Royce of taxis that can do 100mpg.”
The first few Metrocabs are already on the streets of London transporting fare-paying customers around the capital for the first time, operating on a trial basis as a London Hackney Carriage.
Gordon Dixon, Regional Operations Director for Metrocab, said: “We have been developing the new Metrocab for 10 years now, with over a million miles of powertrain testing completed. I’m so proud that it has been licensed by Transport for London to operate on a trial basis as a London Hackney Carriage. With its cost savings for the drivers, smooth air-suspended ride and unrivalled panoramic glass roof views of the city for passengers and its zero-emissions capability benefitting the environment, truly every body wins.”
The Metrocab has been shortlisted for the London Transport Awards 2015 in the Taxi & Private Hire Innovator of the Year category, with the winners being announced in March.
