Pilot. The first car will work for 90 days in the service of transferring disabled Foundation Forlan Alejandra Taxi The Employer promised to bring another 50 units
The vehicle sponsored by the Employer's Taxis in Montevideo is in "temporary admission" and will work for 90 days for moving disabled Forlan Alejandra Foundation. If you pass the test pilot, will bring another 50 units.
In the afternoon yesterday many were surprised to pass by the municipal plaza and see the new vehicle model that the Employer's Taxis in the city wants to impose in accordance with the Administration. This is the famous "Taxi English"-the unit is actually imported China-which has the possibility of transporting the disabled in wheelchairs.
This week New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg introduced the new model rental car that circulate in the Big Apple by 2013 and which he called "the cab of the future." But meanwhile the "Taxi English" remains the most spacious and comfortable, with seating for five people. "The importance of this vehicle is that it fits perfectly in the service of taxi and private car and not discriminate against those with a disability and can not move," said the president of Employers Taxis, Oscar Dourado.
The vehicle was unveiled yesterday will serve for 90 days a Forlan Alejandra foundation. Then, Taxis Employers undertook to import another 50 units at a cost of about U.S. $ 30,000 each.
"It's a huge accomplishment and this is a very special day for all people who have a physical disability. The foundation have one telephone line for which the taxi may be hired to transport the disabled, "Alejandra said Forlan.
Moreover, the Administration officials announced what the new colors that have the taxis in the capital and begin a phased fleet with spare parts.
After discussing for several months, the Administration decided that the future of Montevideo are white taxis with yellow roofs (shown above). In turn, have a yellow reflective strip 20 cm wide on each side, five inches below the windows, with the word "Taxi" in black. At the end of this strip will have a black and yellow checkered. In the front take another yellow band, from focus to focus, with the word "Taxi" written backwards, as well as ambulances, to be read correctly from a rearview mirror. The same band will join the rear, a signalman signalman.
"The cars to be renewed will be that color, we will allow time for the rest of the fleet will adapt. We believe that by 2013 or 2014 we will have all vehicles in white, yellow and black" told El Pais Transit director of the Administration, Hugo Bosca.
The vehicle was presented yesterday has a diesel engine, Employers Taxis although awaits authorizing the replacement of the fleet on gasoline.
"The deputy secretary of the Presidency, Diego Canepa, is taking steps to accelerate the process of conversion of fleet," said Dourado.
regard, Bosca said: "We are involved in seeking an alternative to resolve a situation that the country which is the subject of fuel, which is working hard Ancap. We understand it can be a solution to modify the matrix energy. FEATURES
. The taxi "English model" which was presented yesterday is LTI brand and has a 2,499 cc engine. This is a unit more environmentally friendly, the low emissions of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere and quiet engine.
firm LTI Vehicles is a leading provider of passenger cars in the UK. TX4 remains true to its "classical" model of 1959, immortalized in hundreds of films and postcards English, but with the necessary upgrades to enhance performance and comfort.
has folding ramp up wheelchairs and a system to fasten seat swing disabled, rear center seat belt with adjustable harness for toddlers and overhead door for easy maneuvering. In turn, takes three-point belts on all seats, lighting on the floor and ceiling for the night and lights on the latches on the doors for people with low vision.
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