The white Priuses with the San Francisco logo on the side could be all but a memory by 2027, if a proposal by Supervisor Mark Farrell to phase out vehicles and light duty trucks from the city’s fleet over the next 13 years. In place will be contracts with private car-sharing services.
The proposal would not apply to police vehicles, fire trucks or any other specialized vehicles used by the city–it is purely aimed at what Farrell calls “non-essential” cars and truck, with a goal of saving money.
Chicago has saved around $3 million with a similar shift over the last three years.
“Anytime we have the opportunity to reduce our carbon footprint and save a significant amount of money, it’s a win-win situation,” Farrell said, reports The San Francisco Gate. “This was something we believe can be effectively implemented in the next 12 months and we can realize all the benefits in a very short time frame.”
San Francisco’s total fleet consists of 7,152 vehicles and pieces of equipment, ranging from police motorcycles to backhoes to trailer-mounted light towers.
