London's iconic black cabs will soon look a little different after it was announced that a new eco-friendly model will be hitting the capital's roads this summer.
EcoCity Vehicles revealed today it has signed an exclusive contract with German car maker Mercedes-Benz to launch a new London cab through its KPM-UK Taxis subsidiary.
The new lower emission six-seat taxi is based on the Mercedes Vito Traveliner, and will be targeted at London's 25,000 licensed 'black cab' drivers.
The new environmentally friendly model will debut on June 26 at the Society of Motor Manufacturers & Traders. The vehicle will go on sale shortly afterwards.
Manufacturers have been under pressure to lower carbon emissions and fuel consumption following a wave of initiatives introduced by former London Mayor Ken Livingstone.
Peter Da Costa, EcoCity's chief executive, said: "Cab drivers and passengers in London will now have a choice of vehicle, and we as a company will continue to look after the driver's needs."
Mercedes-Benz is a division of Stuttgart, Germany-based Daimler AG, the world's largest truck-makers.
KPM-UK has held a contract with the manufacturer and retailer of traditional black cabs, London Taxi International (LTI), since 1989.
LTI is the sole remaining operating division of Manganese Bronze Holdings, the Coventry-based engineering company responsible for about 93pc of London's 22,000 black cabs.
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