Ronald Sherman, the president of the Metropolitan Taxicab Board of Trade, which represents 28 large fleet owners, said he had seen would-be taxi passengers ignore Chevrolet Malibu or Ford Escape cabs, opting for a longer wait in order to grab the more spacious Crown Vic.
“These minis are ridiculous; passengers do not get into them,” Mr. Sherman said, asserting that the smaller back seat and low headroom made the hybrids uncomfortable and potentially dangerous for riders.
Kevin Healy, another fleet owner, agreed. Of the Volkswagen Jetta, another alternative taxi, he said: “Literally, I can’t get in. And I would need a doctor to get out.”
Here’s the full article from the New York Times. Click on the links in the quote above to see what qualifies as a mini car in the eyes of the New York Metropolitan Taxicab Board of Trade. No wonder the USA is hungry for gasoline…
Well, I’d be happy with a Ford Escape if it only counted as a “mini”!! xx