Electric Taxis Could Get Prime London Rank Spots
- Charging points could help boost electric tax availability
- Two green cab stands planned in financial district of city
A queue of London taxis have their lights on showing they are available for a fare in London, U.K., on Friday, May 4, 2012. Olympic tourists seeking to hire one of London's 9,000 black taxis during the events may struggle as drivers quit the streets in protest against travel restrictions.
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Electric taxis may be about to get a leg up on the competition for passengers in London’s financial district.
The City of London is looking at new taxi stands reserved for electric vehicles near the offices of Lloyds Banking Group Plc. and Macquarie Group, according to planning documents. The new ranks would let drivers plug their cars into charging stations while they await clients.