Black cab firm ready to go green

Central Taxis is to become the first black taxi firm in Scotland to go carbon neutral for pre-booked journeys.

The company is working with The CarbonNeutral Company, which will offset its C02 emissions for booked journeys through a project in China, which uses methane from coal mines to supply gas to homes and industry.

Chairman Bill Purnell launched the new service with Justice Secretary Kenny MacAskill in Festival Square, unveiling a new "green" taxi.

Mr Purnell said: "By investing in becoming carbon neutral, Central Taxis is leading the way in taking responsibility for the emissions associated with car travel, and helping to cut Scotland's carbon footprint.

"As a co-operative company, all of our drivers are behind this move and we are excited about the opportunity this offers our customers to engage in carbon neutral travel.

"We have always put innovation at the forefront of our customer service strategy and the decision to go carbon neutral for booked journeys is a major milestone for us."