Prime Taxis will bring in 20 Honda Freed eight-seaters in a month time. The difference with these Honda Freed is that they will be running on petrol and NOT CNG or diesel. Now, as it is not restricted by a gas tank, All 8 seats / space will be available for passenger use. Imagine a Freed carrying cargo, something that only a Vito or Rodius can do...
Aparently, Prime believes that for their cabbies, the 1.5-litre Freed is more fuel-efficient than the 2-and 3-litre diesel cabs and because its cost is cheaper for Prime, they will also rent it out cheaper to the cabbies.
They also said that cabbies here are allowd to charge a dollar extra for every passenger beyond four.
It looks like it is a winning situation for the cabbies, underlyingly, it is also win-win situation for Prime. Because the car is cheaper, the charge lower rental rate, that will mean more demand. Secondly, the petrol cab road tax will be 6 times less than what a diesel cab will attract. Thirdly, as a petrol vehicle, it is easier for Prime to export to other countries after 5 years or so.
Brilliant....Looking forward to taking the Freed...
The Honda Freed
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