More CNG-Hybrids Join Iran Taxi Fleet

The number of CNG-hybrid taxis in Iran is estimated at around 304,000 accounting for 95% of total the cabs in the country, head of Iran Taxi Union says.
Morteza Zameni told Tasnim news agency that 95% of cabs are CNG-hybrid. The remaining 5% (10,000 taxis) use gasoline. “A large number of fossil fuel-powered taxis are dilapidated and need to be scrapped or renovated.”
The unionist points out that gasoline-powered taxis can be converted into CNG-hybrids at special centers throughout the country. “Cab owners also can apply for low-interest loans offered by the National Iranian Oil Refining and Distribution Company (NIORDC).”