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New York taxis to become safer and more comfortable
6 May 2011
New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg has announced that the Nissan NV200 has won the Taxi of Tomorrow competition, meaning it will be the city's exclusive taxicab for a decade.
The NV200 is the first car specifically built for use on the streets of New York and will reportedly be the safest taxi ever used in the city.
It is the first cab with passenger airbags and the first to complete US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration crash tests with the taxi partition and equipment installed.
Other features include more room for passengers, a transparent roof, charging stations for mobile devices and a high fuel efficiency rating.
Mayor Bloomberg said the Nissan NV200 has the potential to 'expand and redefine the legendary image of New York City taxicabs'.
He added: 'The new taxis will be custom-designed to meet the specific demands of carrying 600,000 passengers a day in New York City traffic and the vehicle meets the top priorities identified by the public in our online survey.'
The new car is expected to be introduced into service in late 2013.
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The NV200 is the first car specifically built for use on the streets of New York and will reportedly be the safest taxi ever used in the city.
It is the first cab with passenger airbags and the first to complete US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration crash tests with the taxi partition and equipment installed.
Other features include more room for passengers, a transparent roof, charging stations for mobile devices and a high fuel efficiency rating.
Mayor Bloomberg said the Nissan NV200 has the potential to 'expand and redefine the legendary image of New York City taxicabs'.
He added: 'The new taxis will be custom-designed to meet the specific demands of carrying 600,000 passengers a day in New York City traffic and the vehicle meets the top priorities identified by the public in our online survey.'
The new car is expected to be introduced into service in late 2013.
Opodo cheap flights, hotels and car hire - let the journey begin!
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