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Now THAT's what I call a Taxi

Discussion in 'Tesla' started by hill, Jun 26, 2015.

  1. hill

    hill High Fiber Member

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    It seems like every continent has seen the advantage in using the Tesla Model S as a cab;

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    Even China, according to the article below now shows Tesla as a slick way to get around town;

    Tesla Taxis: China Adds To Growing List Of Countries Hailing Model S For Cab Service

    At first blush - with taxi trips typically being short, they could easily pick up maybe a dozen miles every 5 minutes - just sitting at the supercharger, waiting for their next fare. My inquiry is - how will this taxi trend affect Tesla's business model ?!? Wouldn't Elon Musk's supercharger network get loaded up with commercial vehicles? ? charging for "free"? What cab company wouldn't want to NOT have to pay for 'fuel' !! Won't Model S taxi's impinge on regular customers if/when superchargers are full of taxi's? I'm sure they've thought of this, but I can't find anything.
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  2. bisco

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    beautiful! but of course, you realize all the interiors are wearing out prematurely.
     
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    mrbigh Prius Absolutum Dominium

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    I can believe my EYES!!! not even imagine the cab fares.....
     
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    if the juice is free, maybe the ride too?:D
     
    #4 bisco, Jun 26, 2015
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    Trollbait It's a D&D thing

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    If the fine print of Supercharger access doesn't exclude commercial use, it will have it soon.
     
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