"The size, shape and configuration of the Transit Connect make it comfortable for both driver and passengers," Mark Cohen, Licensing Division, Boston Police Department director said in a statement.
"When the Ford Crown Victoria goes out of production next year the taxi industry here in Boston and throughout the country is going to be looking for alternatives. I think the Transit Connect Taxi fits the bill."
The Transit Connect, which also happens to be the 2010 North American Truck of the Year, comes equipped with a 2.0l engine, paired with an automatic transmission. The unit comes with prep packages for a possible conversion to compressed natural gas (CNG) and liquefied propane gas (LPG).
For the comfort of the passengers, Ford Transit offers 6.5 inches of ground clearance, for easier access into the taxi, as well as enough space for those traveling inside.
"We moved the rear seat back three inches, added a grab handle for passengers to get in and out of the vehicle, and we installed a ventilation unit to heat and cool the second row," said said Chief Engineer Rob Stevens. "We also added vinyl seats, which taxi operators said they wanted because of their durability."
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