NEW YORK, - Taxi cab operators aware of the Transit Connect is the right vehicle for transport, as well as a good reason for those involved increase their market, "evoked by Len Deluca, Director, Ford Commercial Trucks in his official statement.
After auctioning rejuvenation unit since mid last year, the Taxi and Limousine Commission (Taxi and Limousine Commission / TLC) New York finally decided on the Ford Transit Connect. Yesterday, Ford has introduced and operates one unit of the new taxis in the city "The Big Apple".
Ford did try rules out the era of New York taxi sedan by utilizing excess Multi Purpose Van (MPV) Ford Transit Connect. MPV assessed providing a more spacious room for passengers and goods as compared to the sedan.
To win the auction, Ford first set aside Karsan OTOMOTIV from Turkey and Nissan to fight for 10-year employment contract with TLC. For this, in the first period, Ford will supply 400 units of the Transit Connect to operate in the city of New York.
According to Ford, the total incoming orders for the Transit Connect reached 1,000 units, including those for several other major cities in the United States. Needs new taxi fleet in the country around 6,000 units per year.
"Prior to ensuring the right products, we conduct research in cities of the United States. Ask to taxi companies, operators, drivers and local officials, which is a fitting vehicle for a taxi and eventually created the Transit Connect.
