We've got some good news to report: New York is becoming greener every day. With 5.2 million trees curently in the city, New York City plans to increase our urban forest by one million new trees over the next decade - increasing the natural filters that help remove environmental pollutants from the air.
Here at OZOcar, we're doing our part as well. In the 2 ½ years since we set up shop, our fleet has grown from 10 cars to 100 hybrid vehicles, thanks to loyal customers like you who care about simple choices that truly make a difference in our world. Today, we're able to service more New Yorkers than ever before, making thousands of trips in the New York Tri-State area every week.
As the first and largest green transportation company in the city, we continually prove to industry and city officials that there is a growing demand for environmentally responsible transportation in New York. Just two years ago, the skeptics thought an eco-luxury private car service couldn't survive. Today, the mayor's office is pushing the entire Black Car and Limousine industry towards energy efficient technology, largely thanks to the example we've set and the clear demand you've shown for eco-conscious transportation.
On February 1, 2008, OZOcar will be implementing a new rate schedule. We have refrained from raising our rates for 2 years, but with today's rising gas costs and our desire to continue attracting the city's best drivers in an increasingly competitive market, we've approved a modest rate adjustment. The adjustment affects flat rates and SUV rates only. Current ancillary fees, such as waiting time, stops, and taxes remain unchanged. For your convenience, we have enclosed a sample rate sheet showing sample flat rates for frequently traveled routes and an explanation of our new SUV rates and booking instructions. To find the complete ratebook, please download our Ratebook PDF. You may also request a hard copy of our ratebook by emailing us at info@ozocar.com.
We appreciate your business. Each time you book a ride with OZOcar, you're investing in a better, cleaner future for our city and our world. We're proud to continue offering superior service with luxury hybrid cars that produce up to 89% less harmful emissions and greenhouse gasses than comparable gasoline cars. And that means less airborne pollutants for a cleaner, greener city.
Thanks again for being our partners in creating a cleaner and more sustainable world.
Sincerely,
Bernie Huang
Chief Executive Officer