America might be seeing more Ford cabs in the future with Boston’s decision to allow Ford Transit Connect to pave its streets. Ford announced the launch of its taxi package during the Chicago Auto Show last February. Boston was the first city to give a nod to the compact van application.

The Ford’s Transit Connect is slated to replace the old Crown Victoria sedans. According to most reviews of the vehicle, this is a roomier and more practical alternative to the Escape hybrid. While the Escape package is significantly more fuel efficient, it doesn’t allow for enough cab duty space.

Cabs usually need to carry three passengers. The Ford Transit Connect can do this more easily than the Escape Hybrid. It can also load up a lot of cargo and luggage for people who are off to the airport. Ford’s taxi version also moved the rear back seat three inches. This means that you won’t have cramped leg room although you’re riding an electric vehicle.

The Transit Connect taxi may also be ordered with a package that makes prepping it for natural or propane fuel systems easier. The van has been available oversees since the year 2002. 600,000 of the mini-haulers have been servicing businesses abroad well over seven years. The company only hopes that what Europe approved of will also meet the high standards of the United States. I honestly look forward to green modes of public transportation, lowering emissions so I can drive Ferrari’s.

While the E-series vans were more than capable of servicing small business in Europe (flower deliveries, etc.), most people thought that they were too big for the job. Perhaps, all that extra room will pay off once they’re made standard cabs in Boston and the rest of the US.