Prius Taxi

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by PetersPrius, Mar 16, 2008.

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  1. Melvin

    Melvin Junior Member

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    #21 Melvin, Jan 14, 2011
  2. Tekdeus

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    I suppose that's better than doing that in a big fat Crown Vic!
     
    #22 Tekdeus, Jan 14, 2011
  3. Tideland Prius

    Tideland Prius Moderator of the North
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    Someone needs to tell them that it's ok to shut off and restart because you won't wear out the "alternator" (which is my guess as to why they typically idle). Besides, most cabs never get shut off so they're warm 24/7 which means even with their aggressive driving, they could be getting better mileage than some owners.
     
    #23 Tideland Prius, Jan 15, 2011
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    If the gasoline engine is running while the Prius is stopped, I assume that this is mostly because the cab driver has the cabin heat turned on, which would be a reasonable wintertime practice...
     
    #24 Patrick Wong, Jan 15, 2011
  5. MuttleyHybrid

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    Spartan Cab Company, here in Lansing Michigan use the Prius for their cars. Also, whenever I visit Chicago, the red prius is a very popular Taxi....you see them all over the city.
     
    #25 MuttleyHybrid, Jan 15, 2011
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