Uber Green Launches in NYC. Should NYC TLC Drivers & Fleets Buy EVs?
New option allows passengers to request an electric or hybrid vehicle for an extra charge. Uber is aiming to switch all US drivers to EVs by 2030
Uber Green
Uber has expanded its program, which hopes to incentivize drivers and passengers to use EVs or hybrids, to NYC. Uber Green allows passengers to request a hybrid or electric vehicle for a premium price (refer to screenshot above). Uber Pass members also receive a 10% discount on all Green rides plus 3x the reward points. It should also be noted drivers will receive an extra $0.50 from a $1 ride surcharge for every Green trip completed. The expansion of Uber Green is part of the company’s $800 million investment to transition thousands of drivers to electric vehicles by 2025, with plans for all U.S. rideshare drivers to have EVs by 2030.
“The launch of Uber Green and our commitment to electrifying vehicles on our platform are important parts of our larger efforts, and we will continue to take bold steps to confront climate change head on” - Harry Hartfield, public affairs manager for Uber in New York
So is now the time for NYC TLC drivers and fleets to make the s…
