Turning Black Cabs
Green.
City Cabs is investing in one of the UK's most environmentally conscious taxi fleets, helping reduce emissions across Edinburgh while supporting our drivers with modern low and zero-emission vehicles.
A cleaner future for Edinburgh.
City Cabs believes great transport should also be responsible transport. That's why we're transforming our fleet, investing in modern low and zero-emission vehicles and helping shape a cleaner future for Edinburgh.
Our environmental strategy isn't simply about replacing vehicles. It's about creating a sustainable business model that supports drivers, reduces emissions and delivers cleaner journeys for our customers.
By 2030, our ambition is to operate one of the UK's most environmentally conscious Black Cab fleets while continuing to provide the reliable service Edinburgh has trusted since 1925.
Investing in change.
Our environmental programme combines investment, modern vehicles and long-term planning to reduce emissions without placing unnecessary financial pressure on drivers.
Company-Owned Fleet
We purchase and operate modern vehicles, removing the need for drivers to finance new taxis themselves.
Weekly Fleet Renewal
Every week another high-emission vehicle is replaced with a modern low or zero-emission taxi.
Supporting Drivers
Affordable rental options help drivers transition to cleaner vehicles more quickly.
Long-Term Commitment
Our programme is designed to continue through to 2030, creating lasting environmental improvements.
The numbers behind our commitment.
Company Vehicles
Modern environmentally friendly taxis already introduced into our fleet.
Driver-Owned Low Emission Vehicles
Already helping reduce emissions across Edinburgh.
Kilometres Travelled
Approximately 26 million kilometres covered by our fleet every year.
Tonnes of CO₂
Estimated annual reduction once the fleet transition is complete.
Building towards 2030.
2025
City Cabs introduced a new company-owned vehicle model, making cleaner vehicles more accessible to drivers.
2026
Weekly replacement of older diesel taxis began, accelerating the transition to low and zero-emission vehicles.
2027–2029
Continued investment in modern vehicles, charging infrastructure and fleet support.
2030
Our ambition is to operate one of the UK's most environmentally conscious licensed Black Cab fleets.
Supporting a greener city.
Every cleaner vehicle introduced into our fleet contributes towards improving air quality and reducing carbon emissions across Edinburgh.
Our environmental strategy supports Edinburgh's ambition to become a net-zero city while continuing to provide reliable, accessible transport for residents, businesses and visitors. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
Cleaner journeys start here.
Whether you're travelling across Edinburgh or thinking about becoming a City Cabs driver, you're helping support one of the UK's most ambitious taxi fleet transitions.
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