Listen to the Martin Bell’s Love Sport Radio interview with Sherbet Ride CEO Asher Moses on the impact of Uber losing their license, electric taxi experience, sustainable travel, and green future.
During the Future Resource exhibition & RWM Expo on the 11th and 12th September 2019, Sherbet London were delighted to offer dedicated discounted Electric-powered rides to and from the NEC for the keynote speakers, guests and visitors. Our branded Future Resource & RWM Electric Taxis were available for photo opportunities as well as for the visitors to see and explore on display. Our Sherbet Ride team were giving presentations about the Electric Taxi, its specifications, and its use demonstrating our beliefs in clean, green, sustainable, and safe transport.
Sherbet London is proud to be involved in promoting and providing sustainable travel services to businesses and passengers and is looking forward to growing its corporate social responsibility agenda across many upcoming events.
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Have you ever wondered what is it like working with Sherbet Ride as an ambassador driver?
Sherbet’s CEO – Asher Moses asks Zak, John, and Sacha about their experience working with us, driving an electric taxi and more.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YgTj4I4m328
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We want to make it easier for Londoners to switch from diesel to electric taxis as a key part of reducing toxic emissions. The Mayor’s ambition of London becoming a zero-emission city is fast becoming a reality. We are an all-electric and accessible taxi fleet that offers a green transport solution to businesses and customers in London.
Speaking at the launch of the London EV Infrastructure Delivery Plan at the Institution of Engineering and Technology today, the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan said:
‘London’s air is so dirty and polluted that it amounts to nothing less than a serious public health crisis. It breaches legal limits and blights the lives of Londoners, resulting in thousands of premature deaths every year. We are also facing a climate emergency that threatens the long-term security and wellbeing of every Londoner.
We need to reject the fossil fuels of the past and embrace an electric revolution in London’s transport. To truly transform the quality of our air and to tackle the climate crisis London must move away from petrol and diesel cars, with their catastrophic impact on the environment, and towards zero- emission vehicles.
I want London to lead the world in this ambition, with all new cars and vans on London roads to meeting these standards by 2030, not 2040 as the government is proposing. To make this vision a reality we must make sure all Londoners have access to the essential infrastructure required to run and maintain an electric vehicle. This is a massive operation and can only be achieved if the public and private sector come together to deliver London’s electric future.’
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Our unique combination of offering environmentally friendly Electric taxis, professionally trained chauffeurs and in-depth knowledge of London means our comprehensive range of services are valued by discerning business and private customers throughout the city of London. We offer a truly personal service with drivers and customer service who take pride in the level of care and attention paid to make sure passengers enjoy the best possible customer experience using Sherbet RIDE.
The fact that the experience of using black cabs in London has improved significantly with the introduction of the new environmentally-friendly electric taxis, which replace the existing TX model, has been recognised by the press. However, there is very little coverage about Electric taxi accessibility.
Many passengers want to know certain safety details such as how much headroom there is in the doorway, how sturdy the ramp is and what the turning circle inside is like.
Our accessibility trained professional Electric taxi drivers will have the ramp ready for passengers who use a wheelchair at arrival. The ramp is sturdy and can handle up to 250kg and is suitable for the majority of wheelchair users. For a hassle-free experience, the ramp is located in between the floor of the taxi and can take just a few seconds to be taken out, set up, and slid away.
In contrast with the old TX’s, all-electric taxis benefit from large headroom and space inside which makes turning a wheelchair around and travelling forwards or backwards very easy.
The interior floor is completely flat, without intrusion, and covered in a slip-resistant material. What’s more, electric taxis have a simpler set of restraining belts to hold a wheelchair in place, longer than usual high-visibility handles and seat edges, swivel seats for easy access, a hearing loop on the intercom system and a built-in step to help passengers get into the door.
The rear-hinged passenger door opens a full 90 degrees to create a large, un-obtruded aperture with a minimum width at its narrowest point of 80cm.
In conclusion, Electric taxis are significantly more accessible than other TX models on the road. Both drivers and passengers can benefit from the newest safety and technology features in environmentally friendly low emission vehicles.
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The new London taxi models are increasingly populating the capital’s streets – here are the things you will love about Sherbet London taxis.
Besides it is fully equipped with exciting and enjoyable new features for the passenger such as onboard 4G Free WiFi, charging sockets for mobile phones and laptops and dazzling panoramic roof, the Sherbet London Electric Taxis offers most comfortable and efficient taxi driving experience so far.
Certainly, the good news for the Electric taxi owners is that its battery charge will last 24 hours (considering the average 80-120 mile driving distance). Even more, the charging itself (boosting to 80% with a 50kw charger) only takes 25 minutes.
There’s no surprise to hear that the Electric taxis is significantly more environmentally friendly than the standard diesel TX4. In fact, from 1st January 2019, all new black taxis in London must have emissions of no more than 50g/km as well as a minimum zero-emission range of 30 miles. The Electric taxi company manufacturer LEVC built the TXE model that can drive 80 miles with 0 emissions (Carbon emissions of 29g/km driving on the range extender).
The completely new (Bentley-like) TXE design definitely increases the number of hands on the streets that hail the taxi down. People want to experience a ride in the new iconic black taxis as well as contribute to a greener environment. What is more, the ‘for hire’ light always looks like its on even though it’s been switched off so expect people constantly wanting to hail.
The new safety features in the Electric taxi include the driver’s wheel, thorax and curtain airbags, passengers additional curtain airbags for side impact protection, emergence autonomous braking, lane departure warnings, and forward collision warnings.
Comparing to diesel TX4’s the Sherbet London Electric Taxis offers a significantly smoother and effortless ride for both the driver and passengers. Firstly, the TXE has regenerative braking which essentially slows the vehicle when you lift your foot off the accelerators. It is incredibly quiet and unlike the diesel engine, the driving noise is hardly noticeable on the streets and inside the taxi.
The new London taxi model has significantly lower running costs comparing to standard TX’s. For example, the driver is saving up to £110 per week on fuel! Over five years that adds up to saving over £27k! (Based on an average price of fuel from April last year)
Interested in renting the new Electric Taxi from Sherbet London?
Leave us your contact number, simply contact us or alternatively call our Taxi Advisers 020 3948 3315
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Test Drives, Inductions, and Training Sessions
Newly passed out drivers who decided to rent from Sherbet receive full training on all aspects of the taxi including the disabled equipment, taxi meter, credit card system, and advice on electric taxi charging. There is also a chance to ask our Driver team (who are working taxi drivers) any question they may have regarding their new career.
Sherbet’s in-house trainer said “The training is invaluable for new drivers since the scrapping of the driving exam a few years ago I feel drivers need this training. We show drivers all elements in operating the taxi including the wheelchair ramp, hints, and tips on driving the taxi and operating the meter and card system.
I also pass my mobile number to all new drivers they are free to call me any time should they have any further questions I’ve held my green badge for almost 15 years, and I love passing on what I have learned.’
Since the start of the initiative, we’ve had many new qualified drivers come through and we are proud to welcome them into the Sherbet family.
Peter who recently received our training said, “I found the training well worthwhile and feel more prepared to hit the streets, also I have Daren’s number if I need any help in the future”.
Due to the success, we will be continuing with the training all next year, so if you’re coming to the end of your knowledge give us a call.
We are here to help.
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Sherbet London is delighted to be featured in a China Daily article that goes into detail on how Londoners can now guarantee electric taxi rides in low emission capable vehicles, thanks to a new mobile application Sherbet Ride that connects users with a fleet of electric black cabs made by Chinese automaker Geely.
Read more here: http://europe.chinadaily.com.cn/a/201811/28/WS5bfd7682a310eff30328b5e6.html
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Earlier this week Sherbet Ride was featured on Yahoo! News article. Read more about the Sherbet Ride app, the future of the black taxi trade, the effects of the introduction of the ULEZ zone, and our CEO Asher Moses views.
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Last evening Sherbet London was featured on the Metro UK article. The article tells about Asher’s future plans for Sherbet London and covers subjects like black cab trade, Sherbet Drive, Sherbet Ride App, Ultra-Low Emissions Zone (ULEZ), and Electric Taxis.
Download the Sherbet Ride App on Android & iOS to Hire an Electric Taxi with us today!
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