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Luxury City Cabs

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

Six Lexus Taxicabs Join as the Elite Line of Cabs in New York City

— May 19, 2011 — Autos
The city of New York has over 13,000 taxicabs that graze the streets almost every day, and downtown you will find six men who like to drive around with class. Either a LexusRX 400h or RX 450h, these Lexus taxicabs are ones you'll want to spot on your next trip to the big city.

Why a Lexus Taxicab, you ask? “A cab driver is dying for individuality,” said Neil Newmark (one of the six taxi drivers). There are currently over 7,000 Ford Crown Victoria cabs and other similar models in huge numbers in the city.

Although these men love their cars, and so do the people that get to ride in them, the Taxi and Limousine Commission is saying the Lexus's may be to powerful for Taxi use and recently passed regulations that removed the Lexus from the list of approved taxis.
Trend Themes
1. Luxury Ride-hailing Services - Opportunity for luxury car brands to offer ride-hailing services and compete with traditional taxi companies.
2. Electric Taxis - Disruptive innovation opportunity for auto manufacturers to develop affordable and efficient electric taxis for urban areas.
3. Individuality in Transportation Services - Opportunity for transportation companies to offer unique vehicle options and improve the ride experience for customers.
Industry Implications
1. Luxury Automotive - Luxury car brands can leverage their reputation, design expertise, and technological advancements to enter the ride-hailing and transportation services market.
2. Electric Vehicle - Auto manufacturers can innovate to develop affordable and efficient electric vehicle options suitable for urban transportation services.
3. Ride-hailing and Transportation Services - Opportunity for transportation companies to offer unique vehicle options and experiences to customers and compete with traditional taxi services.
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