London Cab Drivers Club London Cab Drivers Club London Cab Drivers Club, known as LCDC, is a British mutual society, formed in 1989, registered under the Industrial and Provident Societies Act. The group, aims to promote the rights of taxi drivers, lobby against "unfair legislation" and provides legal advice and protection to its members. Although members pay a membership fee, the LCDC does not operate with a view to profit. The London Cab Drivers Club was founded in 1989, as the MetroCab Club, to represent the interests of the pioneer MetroCab owners. However, in later years, the LCDC expanded to include owners of TXII's,
Hybrid taxi control and fuel economy standards of their taxi cabs. Senator Gillibran is planning to reintroduce the legislation in 2011. The first hybrid taxicab in London entered operations in 2004. It was a diesel-electric hybrid black cab. The hybrid taxicab was developed by engine designer Azure Dynamics and London Taxis International with support from the Energy Saving Trust and the Department for Transport. Calgary introduced its first hybrid taxis in 2006 and the city's had 50 hybrid taxicabs by August 2010 roll out by Checker Yellow Cabs, Associated Cabs, and Mayfair Taxi. Other cities where taxi service is available with hybrid