May 15, 2007
Victoria’s and Vancouver’s Cabs Get Green
Driving.ca is reporting that the government of British Columbia announced today that all the cab fleets of the province’s two major urban centers — Vancouver and Victoria — are about to get eco-friendly.
They write
The provincial government yesterday announced that it will now approve only eco-friendly vehicles when handling applications for new taxi companies or additions to existing company fleets in B.C.’s two major urban areas.
That means all new cabs that hit the streets in either area will have to be “hybrid or other highly energy efficient vehicles.’”
The BC government pledged to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 33% by 2010, and this initiative is one step towards meeting that goal.
Kevin Falcon, British Columbia’s transportation ministers says he expects Victoria and Vancouver’s cab fleets to consist only of hybrid, clean-burning taxis by 2010.
The transition is not expected to be difficult, seeing as almost half of the YellowCab fleets for both cities are already about half hybrid. However, Bluebird Cab owner Hari Pabbi is concerned about the extra costs this program will place on cab companies — there are very few used hybrids on the market.
Falcon hopes to appease cabbie’s concerns with information sessions and financial subsidies for the hybrids.
I think this initiative is fantastic, but am wondering what they are going to do with all those old taxis! 2010 is only three years away!!
To read the full article, click here.
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