Gas Prices Too High?
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Now taxi operators can save up to $8000 per year on gas costs and get special tax breaks by using hybrid (gas-electric) taxis!

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Feb 27th 2008 - Mayor Bloomberg announces comprehensive plans for "Green" Black Cars.

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PRESS

Friday, Apr 18 2008 | Associated Press - New York Times
SmartTransportation.org Hails New Clean Car Rules from the Taxi and Limousine Commission


Friday, Apr 18 2008 | Associated Press - New York Times
Transport Organization Praises NYC Taxi Commission For New Clean Car Rules


Wednesday, Feb 27 2008 | Associated Press - New York Times
SmartTransportation.org joins Mayor Bloomberg in greening New York City's black car services


Wednesday, Feb 27 2008 | Associated Press - New York Times
Mayor Bloomberg Announces Comprehensive Plans for "Green" Black Cars


Sunday, Oct 21 2007 | Associated Press - New York Times
Save the Planet: Vote Smart


Wednesday, May 23 2007 | Associated Press - New York Times
Mayor Plans an All-Hybrid Taxi Fleet


August, 2006 | Town & Country
Yellows Go Green: SmartTransportation.org featured in Town & Country Magazine


Monday, July 17, 2006 | Media.Ford.com
Ford taking 'no-compromise' approach as sustainability goes mainstream


Tuesday, July 11, 2006 | Enterprise - Gwendolyn Bounds
Hybrids Fuel Rental Agency's Fast Ride


Friday, June 23, 2006 | Associated Press - New York Times
NYC to Add More Hybrid Taxis to Streets


Thursday, June 22, 2006 | Associated Press Writer
Taxi medallions for 'green' vehicles receive record bids


Wednesday, May 24, 2006 | Gotham Gazette
City Council Stated Meeting - May 24, 2006


Thursday, April 20, 2006 | The Auto Channel
Hybrid Cabs Take A Licking...But Their Meters Keep On Ticking


March, 2006 | Excerpt from a Ford press release
Hybrid Taxis Coming to Chicago


Wednesday, February 8, 2006 | ABC News/Associated Press
Chicago Auto Show focuses on fuel efficiency


Wednesday, February 8, 2006 | Chicago Business
City approves ads on taxis


Friday, December 30, 2005 | Green Car Congress
Las Vegas Joins Ranks of Cities with Hybrid Taxis


Wednesday, December 13, 2005 | SmartTransportation.org Press Release
San Francisco to add Clean-Air Vehicles to City's Taxi Fleet


November 11, 2005 | FleetOwner.com
NYC Hails Hybrid Taxis


November 10, 2005 | ABC News/Associated Press
Hybrid Cabs Debut in New York City


November 10, 2005 | SmartTransportation.org Press Release
Innovative Hybrid Taxis Hit NYC Streets: New Yorkers Hail Fuel-Efficient Cab of the Future


August 20, 2005 | EV World
Hail a 'Green' Cab!


July 27, 2005 | 1010 WINS
Hybrid Taxi Cabs To Hit Big Apple Streets


July 27, 2005 | NY Daily News
Hybrid cabs get a look from city


July 27, 2005 | NY Post
Squeeze Is On As Hybrid Cabs Get OK


July 15, 2005 | Marketplace Morning Report
Taxi! Environmentally friendly taxi!


July 13, 2005 | Time
How Green Is My Town


July 12, 2005 | SmartTransportation.org Press Release
As Energy Bill Goes to Conference Coalitions Fight to Reduce Dependence on Foreign Oil


July 11, 2005 | Press Release from Set America Free
Set America Free joins forces with SmartTransportation.org to bring hybrids to the Big Apple


Thursday, July 07, 2005 | Queens Ledger
Electric Taxiland: Council Wants TLC to Plug In


June 30, 2005 | SmartTransportation.org Press Release
Statement by Jack D. Hidary, Chairman of SmartTransportation.org, On the City Council's 50:0 Vote to Pass the "Clean Air Taxis Act" Today


June 30, 2005 | Metro
Council Hails Hybrid Taxis
Legislation would replace Crown Victorias with new fuel efficient cabs


June 29, 2005 | NY1
City Council Pushes TLC To Introduce Environmentally Friendly Taxis


June 29, 2005 | NYNewsday.com
With new budget comes speculation over political punishment


June 21, 2005 | New York Times
Commission Devotes Session to Hybrid Cabs


June 20, 2005 | SmartTransportation.org Press Release
New Yorkers Want Less Polluting Hybrid Taxis And We Want 'em Now

  • Nearly 80% willing to Sacrifice Leg Room for Cleaner Air Cabs
  • 70% willing to support politicians in favor of Clean Air Taxi Bill

























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