Electric car charging stations have been installed in a Watford road to support an intake of electric taxis.

The three stations have been set up in Service Road Q off Beechen Grove, with two further charging areas in New Road and Bridle Path behind Watford Junction being considered.

Electric Blue, in partnership with Nissan, has provided a small fleet of electric taxis for short term rental for drivers, as well as paying for the charging stations for Watford Borough Council.

Elected Mayor Dorothy Thornhill said: “It’s great that there has been such a positive response to the introduction of these zero-emission cars.

“Our licensing team have agreed to reduce the taxi licence fee by 50 percent to encourage even greater take up.”

Residents wishing to try out an electric vehicle can sign up to the council’s electric car club by clicking here.