Sounds picky but these guys DOUBLE the amount of pollution compared to outside the taxi rank – with a single choice.
From the linked article ” The initial results showed pollution inside a ranking taxi is twice as high as compared to outside the taxi. Also, taxis ranked behind an electric taxi, or a taxi with its’ engine off, had lower pollution levels inside the taxi, in comparison to a driver parked behind a taxi whose diesel engine was on.”
Tests show health impact of engine idling and electric cabs on London’
The Licensed Taxi Drivers’ Association (LTDA) joined forces with Camden Council to monitor taxi drivers’ exposure to air pollution whilst working, and to warn
WIth National Clean Air Day taking place today (21 June) we take a look at the dangers of engine idling and how you can help clean your local area’s air
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Sounds picky but these guys DOUBLE the amount of pollution compared to outside the taxi rank – with a single choice.
From the linked article ” The initial results showed pollution inside a ranking taxi is twice as high as compared to outside the taxi. Also, taxis ranked behind an electric taxi, or a taxi with its’ engine off, had lower pollution levels inside the taxi, in comparison to a driver parked behind a taxi whose diesel engine was on.”
40,000 deaths a year in the UK are linked to air pollution
Yep, that’s your kids and mine.
Yeah, they “Face” prosecution for idling, but how many actually get nicked and forced to pay something back for the deaths? not sure.