February 8, 2011
Media Contact:
Phoenix Children�s Hospital: Allison Otu, 602.546.0824 ([email protected])
Clean Air Cab Enhances Charitable Partnerships With Phoenix Children�s Hospital
Phoenix, Arizona � Clean Air Cab, Arizona�s first completely carbon neutral taxicab service, has released their second charity cab and the first Phoenix Children�s Hospital themed cab on the streets of metropolitan Phoenix. Clean Air Cab will donate one dollar of every fare from this specially wrapped vehicle to Phoenix Children�s Hospital (PCH).
Clean Air Cab is dedicated to providing safe transportation that betters the quality of the environment, making it affordable and convenient for the valley to support the growth of alternative energy, as well as support the community. Since 1983, Phoenix Children's Hospital has provided hope, healing and the best healthcare for children and families in Arizona and around the country. In 2008, Phoenix Children's Hospital broke ground on a $538 million expansion that will transform the Hospital to a nationally renowned pediatric medical campus and set a new standard in children's healthcare. The partnership with Clean Air Cab will directly support charitable care at Phoenix Children�s Hospital.
�We believe in giving back to the community by creating unique partnerships with Susan G. Komen and most recently, the Phoenix Children's Hospital Foundation,� says Clean Air Cab founder Steve Lopez. �It�s a great way to help local and national organizations in a clean, eco-friendly way.�
Let Clean Air Cab take you to your next destination while supporting worthy organizations, call 480-777-9777 for more information or book your next ride.
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About Phoenix Children�s HospitalPhoenix Children�s Hospital is Arizona�s only licensed children�s hospital, providing world-class care in more than 40 pediatric specialties to children from throughout the state and region. Though Phoenix Children�s is one of the ten largest freestanding children�s hospitals in the country, it is in the midst of a major expansion to meet the needs of the Southwest�s rapid population growth. The signature element of the expansion is a new 11-story, 750,000-square-foot tower which will enable the hospital to grow from 345 licensed beds today to a total of 626 licensed beds once the project is complete. The hospital�s expansion also includes an aggressive physician recruitment effort and new satellite centers in high growth areas of the Valley. For more information, visit the hospital�s web site at www.phoenixchildrens.com.
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April 25, 2010
Media Contact:
Clean Air Cab: Jorn P. Bates, 480.268.6721 ([email protected])
Clean Air Cab First in Arizona to Have Rear Seat Credit Card Processing in Taxicabs
Mesa, Arizona - Clean Air Cab, Arizona�s most environmentally friendly taxicab service, today announced the launch a revolutionary rear-seat credit card processing system. Clean Air Cab Passengers now have a quick and easy rear-seat self-swipe credit card payment option � putting them in control of the process!
Creative Mobile Technologies (CMT) signature Passenger Information Monitors (PIMs) feature credit card acceptance functionality enabling passengers to securely swipe their own credit card and complete wireless transactions in seconds. �It�s a home run for our customers as they control the entire payment process from the comfort of their seat. They verify the fare, choose an appropriate tip and swipe their card. It�s just one more innovation to make the travel experience easier and hassle free.� said Jorn Bates, COO of Clean Air Cab.
While many consumers expect to pay more for green alternatives that benefit the planet, Clean Air Cab's rates are less than their competitors. �We believe that going green isn�t something you do - it is something you are,� said Steve Lopez, Founder of Clean Air Cab. �Our intention is to take the trendy out of �going green� and deliver a product that allows consumers to be green just by participating.�
Clean Air Cab recently partnered with Eco-Aid to provide carbon management not only to offset the emissions from our taxis, but also our entire corporate facility. This further illustrates our commitment to the triple bottom line concept for sustainable operations.
About Creative Mobile TechnologiesCreative Mobile Technologies (CMT) began providing New York City taxicabs with credit and debit card processing, media and advertising content, text messaging, interactive passenger maps, GPS, and electronic trip sheets in 2007. In New York, CMT, which gained a reputation as the "by the industry, for the industry" taxi technology solution, partnered with Bank of America, World Line Communications, Feeney Wireless and Mobile Knowledge. CMT's media partner, CMT is now the nation's leading provider of total taxi technology solutions, operating in over 5,500 New York City taxicabs and soon to be in over 2,600 Chicago taxicabs. CMT's "FREEdom Solution" received one of VISA's highest honors for its commitment to credit card security and privacy protection. To learn more, visit www.cmtnyc.com.
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April 14, 2010
Media Contacts:
EcoAid: Erika Sico, 480.945.2229 ([email protected])
ECOAID PARTNERS WITH CLEAN AIR TAXICAB COMPANY!
Scottsdale, Arizona � Arizona�s most environmentally friendly taxicab company, Clean Air Cab, and Arizona�s largest carbon offsetting and sustainability company, EcoAid��, are excited to announce their new �green� partnership.
Locally owned and operated, Clean Air Cab, is Arizona�s first 100% carbon neutral fleet providing eco-friendly transportation at a lower cost than their competitors. Besides their carbon neutral cars, Clean Air Cab has also offset their corporate headquarters through a number of new initiatives with the help of EcoAid�.
EcoAid� assists both small and large businesses in attaining a carbon neutral status by offsetting their emissions not lessened through the typical 'reduce, reuse and recycle' efforts by offering certified and verified carbon offsets that support a wide range of environmental projects like clean energy, reforestation and gas capture.
�We�re extremely excited to be working with a company such as EcoAid� which shares our desire for continued green growth and initiatives. We believe that with EcoAid��s know how and our reach, we can continue to spread the �green� message far and wide,� stated Jorn Bates, Chief Eco Coordinator for Clean Air Cab.
At the forefront of carbon education, Clean Air Cab purchases carbon credits to offset their emissions, then goes the extra mile in pursuit of a negative carbon footprint by subsidizing the planting of trees in rain forests across the globe with the help of EcoAid�. Clean Air Cab actively educates its patrons about the process and value of carbon offsetting through literature provided by EcoAid.
�Clean Air Cab is an amazing company and we are excited they chose to work with us at EcoAid� in furthering their green advancement,� stated Brendan Cook, Sustainability Director for EcoAid�. �There is no other cab service in the state that is fully carbon neutral or negative and that speaks volumes about what they are accomplishing.�
For more information about Clean Air Cab please visit www.cleanaircab.com. For more information about EcoAid� please visit www.ecoaidnow.com.
About EcoAidEcoAid is a Phoenix, AZ based company that promotes corporate and personal social responsibility by developing sustainability plans for companies that help them implement eco-friendly practices, run more efficiently and save money. EcoAid then shows these businesses how to save money and resources through 'reduce, reuse and recycle' efforts and then become fully carbon neutral by offsetting their remaining carbon emissions through certified carbon offsets that support a wide range of environmental projects like clean energy, reforestation and gas capture. For more information visit www.ecoaidnow.com.
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November 11, 2009
Media Contact:
Clean Air Cab: Jorn P. Bates, 480.268.6721 ([email protected])
Pink Breast Cancer Cab Hits Phoenix Streets - Clean Air Cab Donates $1 per Fare to Komen for the Cure
Mesa, Arizona - Clean Air Cab, Arizona�s first completely carbon neutral taxicab service, has released their first pink Komen for the Cure cab on the streets of Metropolitan Phoenix today. Clean Air Cab will be donating one dollar of every fare to Susan G. Komen for the Cure over the next year.
�We are pleased to work with a company that gives back to our community and does it green and clean! This is a wonderful opportunity to help spread awareness and raise vital funds for breast cancer� stated Charles P. Thompson, Board President of the Phoenix Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure�. Allison Levin, Manager of Fund Development for Komen also stated "I am excited to partner with Clean Air Cab, and hopes that the roads and streets they travel will help drive home the importance of breast health.�
For Steve Lopez, founder of Clean Air Cab, choosing to support Komen was simple. His mother and grandmother are both survivors of breast cancer. He stated, "Breast cancer awareness is a very important cause, and one that I am proud to support. Educating women about early detection is just so critical and I want to help. I didn't want to just do a token effort, so Clean Air Cab is supporting Komen for the Cure every day, 365 days a year. I care." Lopez is a resident of Ahwatukee, Ariz.
The pink cab can be booked upon request if it is in the near vicinity and available, but the company plans to simply mix the cab into its fleet. Breast cancer awareness and educational materials will be available in the cab free of charge.
Other local vendors were instrumental in getting the pink cab completed, including US4U Business Branding, who donated design for the Komen cab, and Smart Shield, who donated production of the wrap graphics.
Launched just last month, Arizona's Clean Air Cab is the first all green fleet in Arizona and the Southwest, and will be serving the entire Phoenix Metropolitan area. Consumers can book a Clean Air Cab taxi online at www.CleanAirCab.com or by calling 480.777.9777.
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October 20, 2009
Media Contact:
Clean Air Cab: Jorn P. Bates, 480.268.6721 ([email protected])
Phoenix Metro Area Second in Nation to Have Full Fleet of Carbon Neutral Taxis, Clean Air Cab First in Arizona
Mesa, Arizona - Clean Air Cab, Arizona�s most environmentally friendly taxicab service, today announced the launch of the very first carbon neutral taxicab service in the state of Arizona. While a Washington D.C. taxicab service was the first in the Nation to have an all green taxi fleet last year, Arizona's Clean Air Cab is the first all green fleet in Arizona and the Southwest, and will be serving the entire Phoenix Metropolitan area.
While many consumers expect to pay more for green alternatives that benefit the planet, Clean Air Cab's rates are slightly less than their competitors.
According to Phoenix Mayor Phil Gordon, �Phoenix is committed to becoming the first carbon neutral city in the nation. We have been leaders on sustainability issues for decades and value responsible investments like this one to help us be the best stewards we can be.�
The fleet is composed of 100 percent hybrid vehicles. The Ford Crown Victoria's traditionally used by cab companies releases approximately 160% more emissions than the hybrid vehicles used by Clean Air Cab. Clean Air Cab purchases carbon credits to offset their emissions, then goes the extra mile in pursuit of a negative carbon footprint by subsidizing the planting of trees in Brazil rain forests. There is no other cab service in the state that is fully carbon neutral or negative. The company intends to plant 10 trees each month for every cab in service, and has already planted 260 for the month of October.
�We believe that going green isn�t something you do - it is something you are,� said Steve Lopez, Founder of Clean Air Cab. �Our intention is to take the trendy out of �going green� and deliver a product that allows consumers to be green just by participating.�
Clean Air Cab celebrated opening their hybrid doors to the public with a ribbon cutting ceremony on October 20th, 2009 with 26 cabs and plans to grow their fleet to 200+ cabs. It is estimated that a fleet of 26 traditional taxis would produce approximately 1800 tons of greenhouse gases per year. Clean Air Cab�s fleet of 26 taxis will not produce any [tons of greenhouse gas].
Consumers can book a Clean Air Cab taxi online at www.CleanAirCab.com or by calling 480.777.9777. Service is offered Valley-wide.
What does it mean to be "carbon neutral" and "carbon negative?"
According to Wikipedia, being carbon neutral refers to achieving net zero carbon emissions by balancing a measured amount of carbon released with an equivalent amount sequestered or offset. Many companies and individuals purchase carbon offsets to diminish their own greenhouse gas emissions from transportation, electricity use, and other sources. With the current trend for companies to become carbon neutral, there is now an emerging trend for some organizations to go beyond this in their sustainability efforts and become carbon negative by offsetting more than 100% of their carbon emissions.
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