Date - 20 September 2007

Radio Taxis’ Green Fleet receives commendation

Praise for CarbonNeutral® transport provider’s sustainable business programme

Radio Taxis Group, one of the UK’s leading ground transport providers, has received further praise for its extensive environmental impact management programme at the prestigious GreenFleet Awards, having been commended for its entry into the ’Private Sector Innovation’ category.

The awards, held in Canary Wharf, are designed to reward pioneers in green transport highlighting ways that fleets can cut down on their CO2 emissions and reduce their environmental impact.

Radio Taxis Group was praised for its sustainable business programme which has seen it renew its CarbonNeutral® status for the second time, introduce a new additives package to its executive fleet, implement responsible fleet purchasing policies and develop a bio-fuel (the first to be created specifically for taxis) over the course of the last eight months.

Responding to the commendation Geoffrey Riesel, Radio Taxis Group Chairman said,

"We are delighted to have been commended at these important awards. This is further acknowledgment of the work that we have put in, and demonstrates that being green can pay dividends.

"We are proud of the work that we have done and are committed to taking responsibility for the effect our business has on the environment. But these initiatives are just the next step - we will continue to look for ways to go further."

Events Manager Colin Boyton said:

"Once again we had a large number of entries and once again the standard was exceptionally high. Radio Taxis’ entry stood out for the comprehensive approach that they have taken, investing significant time, energy and money in finding ways to drive down their emissions across their entire business.

Radio Taxis Group has been recognised by a number of independent awards, including The Energy Savings Trust Best Practice Award, the Business in the Community Awards for Excellence, the Impact on Society Award and the CIMA Financial Management CSR Award.

ENDS

Notes to Editors

  • Formed in 1953, Radio Taxis Group provides a single point solution for all business and private ground transport needs. It was de-mutualised in June 2004.
  • Based in North London with an office in Fulham, Radio Taxis Group’s fleet of over 3,000 vehicles includes chauffeur driven executive cars, black taxis, private hire vehicles (including an in-house driver training school) and a motorbike and van courier service.
  • Radio Taxis Group is the first UK company to offer a fully integrated booking and review system, allowing customers to book online and then quickly and accurately track their usage afterwards.
  • Radio Taxis Group has pioneered sustainable transport systems in the UK. It was the first CarbonNeutral® transport service provider, invests heavily in energy and emissions reductions programmes and has an in-house R&D facility dedicated to reviewing new technologies that target improving environmental performance
  • With over 4,000 corporate clients ranging from leading city businesses to the creative industries and from public sector bodies to charities and football clubs, Radio Taxis Group is one of the UK’s largest ground transport service providers. Clients include EMI Music, Allen & Overy and the British Library.
  • For further information about Radio Taxis Group, informed comment, interview or images please contact:

Paul Donlon / Oliver Williams (Four Communications Plc)
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