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Driving Green

Find ways to use your car less and green your vehicle.

BIXI Toronto
No more waiting for buses or streetcars or paying for taxis only to sit in traffic. Grab a Bixi bike instead and join in the most efficient form of travel! Sign up online today! www.toronto.bixi.com

Carpool Zone
Share the costs of driving and help reduce smog by carpooling. Visit the Carpool Zone and in just a few easy steps, find others looking to share a ride to work.

Don't idle
Did you know that idling your car for more than 10 seconds wastes gas and causes more pollution that driving it? Turn it off when stopping for more than 10 seconds (except in traffic).

Retire Your Ride
Find out how to dispose of your old vehicle the right way.

Vehicles Powered by Alternative Fuels Tax Rebate

A Retail Sales Tax rebate is available on the purchase or lease of new or used vehicles that operate on alternative fuels, including hybrid electric vehicles.

Electric Vehicles

City of Toronto Electric Vehicle Working Group
The City is investigating ways to advance the use of electric vehicles in Toronto. Learn more on our efforts to date.

Electric Vehicle Incentive Program
Get an incentive ranging from $5,000 to $8,500 towards the purchase or lease of a new plug-in hybrid electric or battery electric vehicle.

Ontario’s Green Plates
Purchase special green plates for your electric vehicle and gain access to carpool lanes, even if there's only one person in your car.