Hybrid Cab spottyed in NYC

moxom · 12-27-2007, 11:26 AM

Well I was strolling to work yesterday morning when lo and behold I spotted a mild mannered Civic hybrid impersonating a NYC cab. Upon closer inspection I realized that this was no impostor. Looks like NYC’s plan to make the entire taxi fleet 25-30 MPG compliant is well under way.
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DNieves · 12-27-2007, 11:42 AM

I saw a Altima Hybrid yellow Taxi a couple of months ago (Park Ave & 53rd St NYC). I wonder if I can scan one of those Hybrid stickers for my Si? It'd make driving on the LIE a lot faster.

MAS33820 · 12-27-2007, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by DNieves

I saw a Altima Hybrid yellow Taxi a couple of months ago (Park Ave & 53rd St NYC). I wonder if I can scan one of those Hybrid stickers for my Si? It'd make driving on the LIE a lot faster.

lol word..but yea i've seen a camry hybrid in the city too

NYDR27 · 12-27-2007, 07:57 PM

I've also seen a Civic Hybrid Sanitation vehicle in the city as well. I'll try to snap a pic as well next time i see it around.

DTNguyen107 · 12-28-2007, 12:17 PM

I just came back from NYC! I saw that Nissian Altima Hybrid Taxi as well.

And a number of regular Civic Hybrids around.

striker_1818 · 12-28-2007, 03:33 PM

Damn ford is truly running out of business

monto · 12-28-2007, 03:44 PM

I don't like the fords...but it was nice to have the whole fleet out of just one model. Now there's a whole bunch of them, even lexus330

Pdivizzle0112 · 12-29-2007, 06:43 PM

here in LA all the metermaids drive hybrid civics

GoHuskies · 12-30-2007, 07:32 PM

CT has yellow HCH's all over as well.

I haven't seen any of the civics in NYC yet. Mostly all ford escape hybrids plus the odd Highlander hybrid.

Fred S · 03-02-2008, 09:41 AM

I have seen many more Ford escape hybrids in NYC and not too many other hybrids. I find the HCH to be a little less practical due to the limited leg room. If they're all charging the same fare, sad to say, I would avoid it, unless I was riding shotgun, but then again, I don't take taxis so it's a moot point.

Screw taxis, take mass transit or walk. In NYC you can rid bus/subway unlimited for $7 for a one day metro card, or get a monthly and it is around $4 a day.

Taxis are a total rip off and I can't wait to see a day without them in the city.

bobdroid · 03-02-2008, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by striker_1818

Damn ford is truly running out of business

I think most cabbies drive retired police cruisers bought at auction, and there are a TON of Escape hybrids in NYC, so I don't think Ford really gets hurt by this much at all.

Nice to see some variety though. Here in socal there's a lot of 1st gen Scion xBs as taxis.

Krayzie · 03-05-2008, 12:34 AM

come to vancouver, i think 50% of cabs in downtown are hybrids

GPMike · 03-05-2008, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Fred S

I have seen many more Ford escape hybrids in NYC and not too many other hybrids. I find the HCH to be a little less practical due to the limited leg room. If they're all charging the same fare, sad to say, I would avoid it, unless I was riding shotgun, but then again, I don't take taxis so it's a moot point.

Screw taxis, take mass transit or walk. In NYC you can rid bus/subway unlimited for $7 for a one day metro card, or get a monthly and it is around $4 a day.

Taxis are a total rip off and I can't wait to see a day without them in the city.

Totally disagree on taxis here. They have their place. If I am going to a meeting in the middle of summer in a business suit I am not taking the subway and sweating like a pig waiting around, its taxi and A/C all the way. Well worth the 6-7 dollar ride.

12-27-2007, 11:26 AM	#1 (permalink)
moxom Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 956 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Civic Hybrid cab spotted in NYC Well I was strolling to work yesterday morning when lo and behold I spotted a mild mannered Civic hybrid impersonating a NYC cab. Upon closer inspection I realized that this was no impostor. Looks like NYC’s plan to make the entire taxi fleet 25-30 MPG compliant is well under way. Cell pic: Last edited by moxom; 12-27-2007 at 11:39 AM. Reason: Spelling...

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12-27-2007, 11:42 AM	#2 (permalink)
DNieves Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 1,154 iTrader: 0 / 0%	I saw a Altima Hybrid yellow Taxi a couple of months ago (Park Ave & 53rd St NYC). I wonder if I can scan one of those Hybrid stickers for my Si? It'd make driving on the LIE a lot faster.

12-27-2007, 07:57 PM	#4 (permalink)
NYDR27 Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: New York Posts: 58 iTrader: 1 / 100%	I've also seen a Civic Hybrid Sanitation vehicle in the city as well. I'll try to snap a pic as well next time i see it around.

12-28-2007, 12:17 PM	#5 (permalink)
DTNguyen107 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 1,329 iTrader: 0 / 0%	I just came back from NYC! I saw that Nissian Altima Hybrid Taxi as well. And a number of regular Civic Hybrids around.

12-28-2007, 03:33 PM	#6 (permalink)
striker_1818 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: New York Age: 23 Posts: 9,108 I HATE Stephanie iTrader: 18 / 100%	Damn ford is truly running out of business

12-28-2007, 03:44 PM	#7 (permalink)
monto Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: SunnySide, NY Posts: 653 iTrader: 0 / 0%	I don't like the fords...but it was nice to have the whole fleet out of just one model. Now there's a whole bunch of them, even lexus330

12-29-2007, 06:43 PM	#8 (permalink)
Pdivizzle0112 Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Toluca Lake Posts: 656 iTrader: 0 / 0%	here in LA all the metermaids drive hybrid civics

12-30-2007, 07:32 PM	#9 (permalink)
GoHuskies Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: CT Posts: 657 NE hypermiler iTrader: 1 / 100%	CT has yellow HCH's all over as well. I haven't seen any of the civics in NYC yet. Mostly all ford escape hybrids plus the odd Highlander hybrid.

03-02-2008, 09:41 AM	#10 (permalink)
Fred S Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Coram, NY Age: 26 Posts: 46 Fred Schamberger iTrader: 0 / 0%	I have seen many more Ford escape hybrids in NYC and not too many other hybrids. I find the HCH to be a little less practical due to the limited leg room. If they're all charging the same fare, sad to say, I would avoid it, unless I was riding shotgun, but then again, I don't take taxis so it's a moot point. Screw taxis, take mass transit or walk. In NYC you can rid bus/subway unlimited for $7 for a one day metro card, or get a monthly and it is around $4 a day. Taxis are a total rip off and I can't wait to see a day without them in the city.

03-05-2008, 12:34 AM	#12 (permalink)
Krayzie Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 1 iTrader: 0 / 0%	come to vancouver, i think 50% of cabs in downtown are hybrids