New Yorkers, rejoice — you will never suffer a smelly cab again!
The Post took a ride in the new Taxi of Tomorrow Wednesday, and got a sneak peek at its high-tech amenities — including an odor-killing system that could help riders escape any obnoxious scents.
The taxi is able to stop smells thanks to fabric in the ceiling made with charcoal that is designed to soak up odors, from b.o. to bad cologne.
“Every aspect of comfort was taken into account, even extending to an activated charcoal headliner for a better-smelling cab,” said TLC Commissioner David Yassky.
The new cab’s features also include a little something for drunken riders — yellow seat-belt straps that make them easy to find after an evening of carousing.
“It jumps out at you,” said a TLC source. “It’s much easier to find at night. Black on black — forget it.”
The cabs — which will debut Oct. 28 — also strike a high-tech blow against germs. The seats are made from antimicrobial material that will keep you less out while sitting on them in a short skirt.
Also, the material is so smooth, your legs won’t stick to them.
“It’s slippery enough so you can slide over,” said the source. “But you won’t skid if a driver hits a bump.”
The vehicles are also equipped with sun roofs, allowing tourists to gape at the tall buildings as they ride to Times Square.
There’s something for the drivers, too. The front passenger seat can be laid flat to become a work space, or a table for dinner.
Also, from the back seat, riders can blast the air conditioner if they get too sticky and hot, or turn on the heat if they get cold.
When they exit, the back of the cabs are automatically reset to 72 degrees. The drivers can pick the temperature they want up front through separate climate-control buttons.
There is also more leg room in back, a boon for taller riders.
A flat floor with lights will help passengers find a dropped credit card or iPhone.
“When people get into this car, they’ll say it’s so much nicer than what they’re used to,” Yassky said. “It’s great that the city can offer this to the 600,000 people who use cabs every day.”