Glaswegians can now elect to travel in an electric vehicle for the first time thanks to a new service introduced by Glasgow Taxis, the largest fleet of black cabs in the UK outside London.
A new feature on the Glasgow Taxis app enables customers to select a preferred vehicle with “EV 6”, an electric LEVC cab, as one of the options. This can also be requested by traditional telephone booking, with all requests subject to availability.
The new service is in response to growing demand, driven by environmental concerns, government incentives, and consumer preference for green transportation, particularly within the corporate market.
Dougie McPherson, Glasgow Taxis chairman, said: “We’re delighted to introduce this new option for all customers, which is now visible at booking stage on the Glasgow Taxis app. It has broad appeal across our customer marketplace and is a further demonstration of our commitment to meeting the evolving demands of customers in 2025.
“We have considered this option for some time and, due to the investment of the members, have now reached a stage where this can be offered as an option. Without them and that commitment the service doesn’t exist so once again we thank them for everything they do for the trade and the city.
“Despite the unprecedented challenges the Glasgow taxi trade has faced in recent years – as it has in cities across the UK – I firmly believe our fleet of taxis has never looked better and that’s all for the benefit of the people who matter most, our customers. Nothing stands still so we are already looking at future trends to identify what we might next introduce to keep us one step ahead – watch this space.”
The Glasgow Taxis app makes booking with Glasgow Taxis safe, simple and easy to track. Download it now for Apple via the App Store and Android devices via Google Play.
