Addison Lee brings in astronomical number of Ford Galaxy models
Europe’s largest private hire firm, Addison Lee, has commenced the introduction of 1,200 Ford Galaxy Multi Purpose Vehicles to its fleet.
Before the year is through, the firm’s 2500-strong minicab fleet will consist entirely of Ford vehicles.
The Galaxy models – all diesel, all automatic and, appropriately for Ford, all black – will be delivered at the rate of around 28 a week over the coming months.
It is the largest single-year order that Addison Lee has ever placed with Ford and fleet manager Rob Daniels explained the firm’s choice.
“We spent three months assessing vehicles and talking to manufacturers; the Ford Galaxy emerged as the best package for us on many levels, not only financially,” he said.
“It is safe, offers low emissions and is economical to run.”
Prestige
The economical nature of the Ford Galaxy 2.0 140PS TDCi PowerShift model was illustrated by Addison Lee last September, when one of their drivers achieved an average fuel consumption figure of 57.08mpg on the MPG Marathon.
Kevin Griffin, Ford’s fleet director, added: “Addison Lee has recognised the Ford Galaxy’s class-leading attributes. It complements their own prestige status as a provider of premium minicabs and chauffeur cars.”
Addison Lee has slashed emissions per journey by more than 17 per cent since 2002 and is working on a further six per cent year-on-year reduction.
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