Nissan's Taxi of Tomorrow
New York's iconic yellow cab is getting a decidedly futuristic update. In 2013, the spacious, state-of-the-art Nissan NV200 ™ will begin ferrying 600,000 passengers daily around the city that never sleeps. With a low-annoyance horn, opening side windows, and sliding doors with a retractable side step for easy entry, it’s set to change not only the face of the taxi, but of the Big Apple itself. With what seems to be an unlimited amount of technology being poured into new vehicles, taxis seem to be about 15 years behind the rest. Not only does this affect the taxi companies but it affects the millions that ride in taxis each and every day. Taxis receive a bad reputation for often being dirty, cramped, and not very comfortable. Following a two-year competition, Nissan was selected as the exclusive provider of NYC taxis. Chosen for its unique combination of compact exterior and spacious interior, the NV200 ™ taxi was designed with the input of hundreds of taxi own...
