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Taxi Benefits

Alternative fuel and advanced technology taxis provide important benefits, including the following:

  • They protect public health and the environment in the areas they serve by producing fewer emissions compared with conventional vehicles.

  • They can reduce operational and maintenance costs while displacing petroleum use.

  • They enhance the taxi company's public image when they are cleaner, quieter, and "greener" than conventional vehicles.

  • They can be eligible for state and federal incentives and other funding opportunities.

For help reaping the benefits of alternative fuel and advanced technology taxis, see Taxi Implementation Considerations.