Hybrid Taxi Cabs To Hit Big Apple Streets
Jul 27, 2005
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NEW YORK Hybrid taxi cabs - using both electric and gasoline engines - could be on the road by this fall in New York City.

The city's taxi and limousine commission has approved the idea of using hybrid taxis - pending hearings in September. The hybrid cars use half the gasoline of the traditional cabs - but would offer less leg room in the back seat.

However T-L-C Chairman Matthew Daus says the fuel economy and reduction in gas emissions outweighs the comfort issue.