An electric taxi accessible to people with disabilities will soon start operating in Tel Aviv

An electric taxi that is completely accessible to people with disabilities will soon start operating in the city of Tel Aviv-Yafo. Ahead of the launch of the London taxi, which will also operate as a co-operative line, EV MOTORS executives met with Tel Aviv-Yafo Deputy Mayor of Transport Meital Lehavi to present the latest technology.
Ohad Seligman, Chairman of the EV MOTORS Group, an importer of the LONDON TAXI taxi, presented the taxi to Ms. Meital Lehavi, who joined a test ride in a taxi around Tel Aviv in preparation for the aforementioned taxi operation in Tel Aviv in January 2022.
Ohad also updated Ms. Lehavi on the group's plans to deploy charging stations and set up convenient stations adapted to operate the group's electric vehicle disconnected from the electricity grid through the use of alternative and green energies (solar, hydrogen, natural gas)
The "London Taxi" taxi, accessible to people with disabilities, has electric propulsion in a configuration of 1 + 6 passengers, a combined driving range of 500 km, and complete separation between the driver and passengers in favor of maintaining the Corona, and the safety of passengers and driver
Ofer Segal, VP of Marketing and Sales at EV Motors, added that one of the advantages of using an electric taxi in a city like Tel Aviv-Yafo is that the use of electrical technology will help reduce air pollution. Allows the taxi driver to complete a full working day without stopping to load
The taxi, which as mentioned is adapted for people with disabilities, includes a wheelchair boarding area, and an adjustable seat on a pivot for easier access for the disabled person. The "London Taxi" is marketed with a 5-year warranty on the vehicle and an 8-year extended battery warranty. The agreement with the "Spine Agency" company is a direct marketer of the taxis and at the same time will operate the taxi fleets it owns.
Mr. Ohad Seligman, Chairman of the EVMOTORS Group notes: "The introduction of" London Taxi "to Israel - will change the pattern of taxi activity in Israel when it is first introduced; electric taxis without air pollution, spacious for 6 passengers and a split invoice for joint travel that will create an option For the taxi driver for higher revenue, and convenience for the paying passenger.
Meital Lehavi, Deputy Mayor of Tel Aviv-Yafo, in charge of transportation: And is electric and contributes to accelerating our urban vision for a "clean air" city. Being co-operative is also important in that it can help reduce the number of vehicles traveling in the city. "
Amit Arbisman, owner of Spine Taxi and a partner in Opticity, noted that the combination of the accessible electric taxi and OPTICITY's technology platform is a significant change in the cooperative travel market, whether for work or school and provides high-level and innovative technological solutions in Israel's transportation market.