Following a judge’s ruling in federal District Court which did not uphold the 25 mpg standard set forth in TLC Rule 3-03(c)(10), the New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) has announced that the following vehicles are currently in use and meet approved specifications:
• 2009 Ford Crown Victoria Stretch
• 2009 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid
• 2009 Ford Escape Hybrid
• 2009 Mercury Mariner Hybrid
• 2009 Mazda Tribute Hybrid
• 2009 Honda Civic Hybrid
• 2009 Lexus RX400H Hybrid
• 2009 Nissan Altima Hybrid
• 2009 Saturn Vue Hybrid
• 2009 Toyota Prius Hybrid
• 2009 Toyota Camry Hybrid
• 2009 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
• 2009 Volkswagen Jetta Diesel
• 2008 Autovan modified Toyota Sienna (wheelchair accessible)
• 2007 Eclipse Mobility modified Dodge Caravan (wheelchair accessible)
• 2008 Freedom Motors modified Toyota Sienna (wheelchair accessible)
Additional vehicle models come on the market from time to time that may comply with TLC rules. Any questions about a vehicle model not listed above, or about any vehicle retirement issue, should be referred to TLC hack site at (718) 267-4501.
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Mark 11.04.08 at 6:01 pm
I can’t wait to the volkswagon jetta hacked up.
RadioFreeTaxi 11.04.08 at 10:10 pm
WOW! -16 vehicle models! Any budget model, or medallion free taxi?
Adi Narayan 11.06.08 at 2:01 pm
Hey folks
I am a journalism student at Columbia and am working on a video story on the latest ruling against the TLC’s mandate to ensure that all new cabs are hybrids. I want to speak with some cab drivers who have been driving the Escape or some other hybrid for some time, and hear about their experiences. The video interview should not last more than half hour, and I am willing to do it at a time/place of your choosing. It would be great if you could contact me. My email address is scijourn@gmail.com
Thanks very much
Adi Narayan