Taxelco To, Montreal electric taxi fleet, to start 3-month trial run

The city's first fully-electric taxi fleetis looking for500 volunteers to put its service to the test when its 50 cabs hit the streetsnext Thursday in Montreal.

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The project was proposed by entrepreneur Alexandre Taillefer during the Je Vois Montrealproject, which solicited pitches to improve the citylast year.

The company describes its service as "a completely renewed user experience, while helping to reduce greenhouse gases."

The fleet will be comprised of a number of different car models, including many Teslas.

Those interested in volunteering as a guinea pig for for the fledgling fleet are invited to alert them through their website.