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Coventry taxi maker LTC sends white cabs to Australia | |
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Nearly 100 London cabs have been sent to Australia, but painted white rather than black. | Nearly 100 London cabs have been sent to Australia, but painted white rather than black. |
The Coventry-based London Taxi Company has exported 98 ex-demonstrator TX4 taxis to Perth where they will be used on a trial basis over the coming weeks. | The Coventry-based London Taxi Company has exported 98 ex-demonstrator TX4 taxis to Perth where they will be used on a trial basis over the coming weeks. |
If successful, more will be ordered, with the state of Victoria expected to be the next area to take the cabs. | If successful, more will be ordered, with the state of Victoria expected to be the next area to take the cabs. |
It is one of the first orders to be fulfilled since production restarted in September at a factory in the city. | It is one of the first orders to be fulfilled since production restarted in September at a factory in the city. |
Previously known as LTI, the firm went into administration in October 2012 and was bought by Chinese firm Geely. | Previously known as LTI, the firm went into administration in October 2012 and was bought by Chinese firm Geely. |
Ex-pats involved | Ex-pats involved |
The company's chief executive Evan Simeon said the response had been "phenomenal". | The company's chief executive Evan Simeon said the response had been "phenomenal". |
He said: "One Perth operator who purchased a fleet of the 50 bright, white, used TX4s has already had a stampede of drivers who want to be the first ones to buy a cab and partake in the trial. | He said: "One Perth operator who purchased a fleet of the 50 bright, white, used TX4s has already had a stampede of drivers who want to be the first ones to buy a cab and partake in the trial. |
"We've had a lot of positive interest from ex-pats, both prospective customers and drivers. | "We've had a lot of positive interest from ex-pats, both prospective customers and drivers. |
"What has been especially gratifying are the offers from ex-pat London Taxi drivers who not only want to buy one, but have also offered their services to train our Australian drivers on everything from the service to vehicle operation." | "What has been especially gratifying are the offers from ex-pat London Taxi drivers who not only want to buy one, but have also offered their services to train our Australian drivers on everything from the service to vehicle operation." |
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