Description of Activities

The goal of the Green Taxi Program is to facilitate replacement of existing taxis with very low emitting vehicles. The program will also provide education on the additional benefits of green taxis and the suitability of these vehicles to meet industry needs.

Deliverables & Environmental Results

Given their high mileage (estimated between 60,000 and 80,000 miles per year) and the congested driving conditions in which they operate, the local fleet of over 2,000 taxis is a significant source of potential emission reductions

• Quantifiable emission reductions will be achieved by sequential replacement of local taxis over the three-year implementation period
• Develop public-private relationships with taxi companies, rental car companies and financial institutions to successfully implement the program
• Define replacement vehicle requirements (required emission standard, technology, etc.)
• Provide a rental car opportunity to lower cost of replacement vehicle
• Develop non-financial incentives (such as preferential queuing) to encourage purchase of cleaner vehicles
• Develop marketing and outreach program
• Analyze program efficacy and emissions reductions and prepare a final report

Project Timeline

3 year project: starting 8/1/2007; ending 6/1/2010

For More Information, contact Carrie Reese, NCTCOG at (817) 608-2353 or email her at creese@nctcog.org.