NYC Taxi VW style

[jl_rabbit]

Hey guys,

I saw this Jetta TDI and when I saw was a Yellow cab I feel like I have to share with you guys ..sorry for the crappy pictures but was the best angle what I can get.

[Chaseme]

Now that's a taxi I would get in :)

[Adv4nc3r_Mk5]

we have lots of vw taxis in europe, even police cars are mostly vw

[Adv4nc3r_Mk5]

i just found this, its not a photoshop

[GTIkid07]

i seen a couple of VW cabs lately, where in New York City do you live??

[Luka_R32]

police in BIH (Europe) drives MKV

[gonyofam3]

IIRC I remember reading somewhere that all NY taxi's will be converting to Jetta tdi's and the taxi driver's were not to happy about it.

[wndwsdwngti860]

thats awsome...i was at my dealer the other day and i saw a shippment of geek squad cars coming in...and working at best buy i thought that was pretty chill! lol

[jl_rabbit]

Originally Posted by GTIkid07

i seen a couple of VW cabs lately, where in New York City do you live??

I work in Midtown and I live in BK (the good area)

[panda_man22]

ive seen numerous tdi golfs as taxis

[tranceporter]

i saw it last night in the east village

[jl_rabbit]

Originally Posted by gonyofam3

IIRC I remember reading somewhere that all NY taxi's will be converting to Jetta tdi's and the taxi driver's were not to happy about it.

Not really the TLC deparment request what all TLC limo and yellow taxis to be Hybrid by 2010 and elimitate all the Lincon town car and Crown Victorias, someone told me they doing something similar in California but I'm not sure about it
So far the popular ones are:

Ford Escabe Hybrid
Toyota Camry Hybrid
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

I found this....I wonder why I feel like I breath better

New York City to make hybrid private hire limos mandatory from 2009
29th Febuary 2008

New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg announced yesterday that the city’s Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) will require ‘black cars’ that service corporate clients to increase fuel efficiency standards to levels currently achievable only by using hybrid technology, though these (25 mpg by 2009, 30 mpg by 2010) could be met by some European diesel cars if they were permitted.

The plan to improve the fuel efficiency of the 10,000 black car fleet was envisioned as part of the Mayor's PlaNYC 2030, a set of 127 initiatives aimed at reducing New York's carbon emissions. In December last year, the TLC voted unanimously to approve regulations that will also require all yellow taxis licensed after 1st October 2008 to meet fuel efficiency standards currently only achievable through the use of hybrid technology.

Black cars currently release 272,000 tons of CO2 equivalents annually, which make up 2% of the City's transport-related emissions. Under the new standards, emissions from black cars will be cut in half.

To help drivers finance the down payment associated with buying a new car, the City has worked with partners in the financial sector, dealers, and black car fleets to develop a range of solutions that will finance the higher down payment.

Approximately 10,000 black cars operate in New York, typically through contracts with corporate clients. Currently, black cars average 12-15 mpg. The TLC will require fuel efficiency standards for new licensed black car vehicles of 25mpg in 2009 and 30mpg in 2010. Also included in the proposed rule change is a requirement for vehicle retirement. The TLC currently does not set a vehicle retirement age for for-hire vehicles as it does for yellow taxis. There will be a retirement phase-in cycle that will ensure almost all vehicles associated with black car bases are more fuel-efficient by 2013. Under the new standards, emissions from black cars will then be cut in half.

The TLC estimates that hybrid cars will save owner-operator drivers upwards of $5,000 per year in gasoline expenses - approximately 50% of their current fuel costs. These savings will allow drivers to cover, in just one year, the additional cost of purchasing a new hybrid car over the currently used Lincoln Town Car. As part of PlaNYC, the City proposed a State law to waive the City portion of the sales tax for vehicles that meet the EPA Elite standards for energy efficient vehicles It is also working with the Partnership for New York City, a group of international companies committed to cutting CO2 emissions in the city, and several financial institutions, on a programme to provide financing.

After consultation with users, fleets, and drivers - including demonstrations of the new vehicle types - the Mayor's Office of Long-term Planning and Sustainability and the TLC have identified several models that will have widespread acceptance, including: Toyota Camry Hybrid, 33mpg (city); Toyota Highlander Hybrid, 27mpg (city); Nissan Altima Hybrid, 35 mpg (city); and Mercury Mariner Hybrid FWD, 34 mpg (city). Other models may include: Lexus Rx400h AWD, Ford Escape Hybrid AWD, and Toyota Prius.

Two dealers for what NYC says are the most promising vehicles - Best Ford Taxi and Hudson Toyota / Penske Automotive Group - have committed to making financing packages available to black car drivers.

[my07blkgti]

I work down on Wall St. and have yet to see a Jetta TDI Taxi. Thats pretty cool though.

[carchrism5]

i'd def get in that taxi, although those hub caps look gross though

[07rsjetta]

heres a picture of a police gti in south africa

[mareja]

Originally Posted by my07blkgti

I work down on Wall St. and saw a Jetta TDI Taxi on my way from JFK International Airport. Thats pretty cool though.

Only in NYC!!!!!!!!!
Gotta love it

[richcreek]

Originally Posted by my07blkgti

I work down on Wall St. and have yet to see a Jetta TDI Taxi. Thats pretty cool though.

That sucks.

[samy813]

bet the ride is lovely

[mareja]

Dig your graphic/icon samy813 ! It reminds me of a NYC Limo driver I had last year. The dude was a riot!

[Aidan Weisz]

New York will never be left behind. Many of our cabs nowadays are in VW style

[imports]

I haven't seen one down here yet.