London’s black taxi cabs will hit the streets of Paris next year as the Chinese Geely-owned London Electric Vehicle Company continues its global expansion of the famous models.
In 2017, the firm picked Amsterdam as its first foreign destination for the new electric version of the taxi and it has since announced expansion plans to Oslo, Berlin and Hamburg.
The taxi should be transporting Parisians in the first half of 2019 once negotiations with the favored importer are concluded, the firm said in a statement.
“Given the air pollution difficulties facing French cities, we are very much looking forward to giving both drivers and passengers new options in Paris following a very positive reception on the streets,” said Chief Executive Chris Gubbey.
“This truly bolsters our European position and we look forward to serving the cities of France alongside those in Norway, the Netherlands and Germany.”

London’s black taxi cabs to launch in Paris next year

The taxi should be transporting Parisians in the first half of 2019 once negotiations with the favored importer are concluded. (AP)
Reuters, London
Thursday 18 October 2018
Last Update: Wednesday, 20 May 2020 KSA 09:53 - GMT 06:53
DAY | WEEK |
-
14805 Views Loud explosion heard in Saudi Arabia's capital Riyadh
-
2368 Views Saudi Arabia in talks to provide COVID-19 vaccines to low income countries: Minister
-
2246 Views Coronavirus: Police detain 100 in Amsterdam after protest over lockdown, curfew
-
947 Views WHO issues series of recommendations on Moderna COVID-19 vaccine
-
550 Views Coronavirus: Saudi Arabia reports 223 COVID-19 cases, 4 deaths
-
448 Views Israel says ambassador to Morocco takes up post after 20 years of embassy closure
-
24020 Views Coronavirus: Dubai temporarily postpones Pfizer vaccine campaign amid global shortage
-
19727 Views Saudi Arabia’s PIF to invest 3 trillion riyals over next 10 years: Crown Prince
-
14805 Views Loud explosion heard in Saudi Arabia's capital Riyadh
-
10009 Views The American University of Beirut’s battle for survival
-
8591 Views Full moon to align directly above Kaaba in Mecca on Jan. 28
-
8406 Views Coronavirus: Dubai restaurants offer discounts for vaccinated diners
SHOW MORE