London Cab Drivers Club mini-cabs. LCDC publish a free newspaper called "The Badge", which highlights articles of interest to taxi drivers and updates LCDC Members on the club's activities. The paper regularly features a guest column from BBC London 94.9 FM "Drivetime" co-host Eddie Nestor. 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
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