NORWOOD, Mass. -- With gas prices hovering around $2 a gallon, the idea of driving hybrid vehicles is catching on.

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NewsCenter 5's Amalia Barreda reported that cash strapped commuters are not the only drivers considering the switch to the combination gas-electric vehicles -- some businesses are considering the switch, too.

At Boch Toyota in Norwood, the wait for the Toyota Prius is four to six weeks, down from four to six months when the hybrid first became popular.

Increased production is the biggest reason for the reduced waiting time. Ernie Boch Jr. said the demand is as strong as ever.

"When the Prius first came out, nobody wanted it. They had a $1,000 rebate to the customer when it first came out. And then in California, it started to sell and just kind of went all the way across the country and now it is extremely hot," said Boch.

EnterCom Boston, which owns radio stations, is an example of a company wanting to travel the hybrid road. A new policy said when it comes time to trade in company cars, they will be replaced by hybrids.

"This includes our management vehicles that maybe four of five of us drive, and all of the station vehicles like vans and that sort of thing," said EnterCom's Julie Kahn.

"The thinking is it's a small planet with a lot of people on it, and we need to manage our resources carefully so we have a future for our children," said Keith Hastings, program director for WAAF-FM.

In the next 10 years, Toyota will make every one of its models available as a hybrid, including its top selling Camry.