Credit: by Nick Morrish/British Airways) Joanna Riggs (First Officer) with British Airways’ new hybrid taxi to transfer customers between flights at London Heathrow

By Gary Raynaldo   DIPLOMATIC  TIMES

British Airways has introduced a brand new and environmentally-friendly electric cab service at its London-Heathrow hub, the airline announced Thursday.  BA rolled out iconic London taxis within Heathrow, giving customers the opportunity to experience travelling in the legendary English vehicle without leaving the airport. The London Electric Vehicle Company (LEVC) taxi features WiFi, phone, laptop and USB charging and a panoramic roof ,  which BA’s says is great for plane spotting. The airline said customers don’t have to worry about space for their luggage. BA said passengers can expect a smooth ride, air-conditioning and a spacious cabin with room for all of customers’ hand luggage.

“It’s great to see the reaction of customers when they’re met by a London taxi at the side of the aircraft, waiting to take them on to their next flight. They’ve told us how much they appreciate this gesture, plus they love the space in the vehicle for their hand baggage. We’re also really pleased that using new generation electric taxi reduces our carbon footprint.”

Daljit Hayre, British Airways’ Senior Manager Heathrow Customer Experience

Every Taxi Transfer Ride Within London – Heathrow Airport Is Completely Free Of Charge 

Credit: BA / Nick Morrish /    Joanna Riggs (First Officer) with British Airways’ new hybrid taxi to transfer customers between flights at London Heathrow .

The taxis will join British Airways’ fleet of chauffeur-driven executive vehicles, to drive premium customers at risk of missing their connecting flight to meet their next aircraft. Customers are met by the driver at the aircraft side and are driven directly to the aircraft side of their onward flight. With every ride completely free of charge, there’s no need for customers to reach for their wallets, the airline says.

Andy Kershaw, British Airways’ Environment Manager added:  “British Airways takes its environment responsibilities seriously and this initiative is part of our overall ambition to reduce carbon emissions and those emissions that impact air quality and our local communities.”     The initiative is part of BA’s  long-term plan to reduce emissions from all vehicles at Heathrow and follows the introduction of electric aircraft pushback vehicles

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BA  is investing £6.5 billion for customers over the next five years, including new aircraft, new cabins, new catering, new lounges, WiFi, and new routes.