This is Toyota’s vision for a new generation of taxi that you might be able to flag down in Shoreditch as well as Shinjuku.
The new JPN Taxi Concept will be first off the rank at the Tokyo Motor Show later this month (20 November), where it’s making its debut appearance alongside four other concept vehicles designed under the banner of Fun to Drive Again.
Although a “for hire” sign is yet to shine on the blue display panel above the windscreen, Toyota has conceived the taxi in line with the Japanese government’s programme for designing more user-friendly public transport.
The proportions and packaging have been tailored to give it the manoeuvrability that’s essential in urban traffic. Access is made easy for passengers, especially children and older people, with a high cabin, low floor and electric sliding door. The cab seats five and is equipped with a large interior monitor showing passenger information including the route to the destination and the fare.
It also comes with a new powertrain, an LPG hybrid system that offers better environmental performance around town.
What’s not known yet, though, is whether the JPN Taxi Concept will take you south of Tokyo’s Tama River after 10:00pm.
Looks like it could be an interesting option , are they available in the UK yet ?
Hi James,
Thanks for contacting us. Unfortunately, at the moment they are just a concept for the UK market. Please keep an eye on our Social Media channels and the blog for further updates.
Thanks!
I love the look of the new cab. What’s the viability of the design meeting London’s exacting conditions of operation?
Hi Sean, thanks for your interest.
We have no information on this at the moment, as this is a concept design.
Thanks.
Toyota is always on top in such ideas and designs. I am happy to see Toyota’s cab first look of the future gets the London. Hope to see this Taxi near me soon.
The JPN taxi lpg version is not a viable option In uk as uk looking to aim zero emissions so do Toyota Have managed to develop a zero emissions electric version in a JPN taxi for the UK market like the electric London taxi cabs have if so what spec are they do you have what price range will for each model in uk sterling and when will they be made available to order for Uk market
Hi Zuber, thanks for your comment.
We have no information on this at the moment.
Thanks.