Eco-Cabs are a new and growing division of low emission taxis within First Direct. The Eco-Cab fleet is currently all hybrid (petrol-electric) Toyota Prius 4 seater cars and Toyota Estima 6 seater vans. These vehicles create huge fuel savings and carbon dioxide (CO2) reductions compared to similar petrol vehicles.
Members of First Direct Eco-Cabs have signed up to the First Direct Greenhouse Gas Reduction Plan and have committed to offsetting CO2 emissions from the taxis.
Part of the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Plan involves all Eco-Cab drivers following a Sustainable Driving Course that has been developed for drivers of small commercial vehicles by First Direct and the Sustainable Business Network. On the course, drivers learn tips and techniques for saving fuel and particular instruction in driving hybrid vehicles.
Eco-Cabs are part of a commitment by First Direct to find better ways to transport people in response to the environmental and social challenges we all face.
