Uber expands 'green trip' option to over 1,400 cities in North America

  • Uber aims that every vehicle on its global ride-hailing platform be electric by 2040.
File photo of an Uber cab
File photo of an Uber cab

Ride-hailing company Uber Technologies Inc said on Tuesday it was expanding its electric vehicle (EV) and hybrid ride option to over 1,400 new cities in North America.

Riders in cities such as Washington D.C., Austin, Calgary, Houston, Miami, New York City, Tucson, Winnipeg can now opt for the "green trip" option, which includes lower-emission rides, the company said.

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The company also said drivers can now rent a zero-emission vehicle through rental car service provider Avis. This option is currently only available at Los Angeles, although Uber plans on expanding it nationwide in 2021, it said.

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Uber in September said every vehicle on its global ride-hailing platform will be electric by 2040, and vowed to contribute $800 million through 2025 to help drivers switch to battery-powered vehicles, including discounts for vehicles bought or leased from partner automakers.

The company's plan follows years of criticism by environmental groups and city officials over the pollution and congestion caused by current cars that burn a lot of fossil fuels and calls for fleet electrification.

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First Published Date: 13 Jan 2021, 10:06 AM IST
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