Addison Lee has boosted its work on sustainability further with the acquisition of London-based eco car service, Green Tomato Cars.

Addison Lee has now deployed more than 1,000 electric vehicles

The deal strengthens Addison Lee’s position as the capital’s largest private hire, taxi and same-day courier business. It also includes the acquisition of executive car providers, Brunel and Travelhire.

Addison Lee said the acquisition would be invaluable in supporting its customers achieve their sustainability and net zero targets.

Founded in 2006, Green Tomato Cars says it was London’s first hybrid car service and now claims to be the capital’s only sustainable private hire operator.

It runs a fleet of zero-emission cars including the Toyota Mirai hydrogen fuel cell electric car and also double offsets its unavoidable emissions.

Meanwhile, Addison Lee has now deployed more than 1,000 electric vehicles, following its commitment in November 2021 to transition its standard fleet to electric.

The deal follows Addison Lee’s acquisition of ComCab London in July 2021, which gave its customers access to private hire, taxi and same-day courier services via a single platform, taking the Addison Lee fleet to over 7,500 vehicles.

CEO Liam Griffin said: “I’m pleased to see Addison Lee unite these great London companies with shared values focused on quality, reliability, and sustainability. The London private hire market is thriving, and this acquisition supports our growth and ability to meet every Londoner’s transport needs.

“With London businesses now wanting their employees back in the office more frequently, demand for corporate travel is increasing. And as London’s economy continues to bounce back, Addison Lee is in a stronger position than ever to offer safe, quality and sustainable transport services.”