Shanghai’s London-style cabs will be gold

By Ma Yue | September 17, 2014, Wednesday |

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The London-style cabs set to hit Shanghai’s streets next month will be gold instead of the traditional black so as to be more attractive and suit the city’s image better, the company operating the cabs said.

The 200 China-made TX4 taxis are in the final stage of production, automaker Geely said as it released pictures of some of the vehicles today.

The first 50 cabs may hit Shanghai roads during the National Day holiday, according to operator Qiangsheng Taxi Company, the city’s largest taxi company.

However, the starting fare has yet to be approved by the city’s transport authority. Qiangsheng earlier said the flag down fare would be 19 yuan (US$3.09), compared to 14 yuan for other cabs in the downtown area.

The charge for each kilometer after the initial fee will be 2.6 yuan — 0.2 yuan more than the standard charge.

The cabs are more spacious and primarily aimed at providing a taxi service for elderly and disabled customers. They will have accessibility fittings and take bookings mainly through dispatch systems to carry passengers with special requirements.

Metro

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Shanghai’s London-style cabs will be gold

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