All SMRT taxis are expected to be electric vehicles by 2027.
The company announced its goal of a complete changeout of its entire taxi fleet to electric taxis within the next five years, according to a news release on Apr. 20.
The first batch of 300 electric taxis is expected to arrive in Singapore progressively from July.
The electric taxis could include a few models such as sedans, station wagons and multi-purpose vehicles to meet the diverse needs of the market.
Yesterday, SMRT had also announced a Memorandum of Understanding that Strides Mobility signed with EuroSports Technologies on developing and deploying electric motorcycles in Singapore and the region.
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