Citroens out, electric cabs in, for city's taxi fleet

Capital to promote more eco-friendly modes of transport in the near future

The last 200 Citroen taxis will leave the city's streets by May with electric taxis tipped to be introduced into the market according to proposals at the Beijing municipal people's congress.

Citroen taxis were brought into use in Beijing more than 10 years ago. From 2003, the local government gradually reduced the number and substituted them with Hyundai Sonata and Elantra cars.