The travel-sharing company said the resolution component of its “responsibility” to take on the challenge of climate change.
The company said it would spend $800 million (614 million pounds) for drivers to transfer to electric cars, creating partnerships with brands to ensure discounts.
Users can also request an electric or hybrid vehicle.
This option will be available in 15 U. S. cities. And Canada for an additional $1, said Uber, who said it would enter more than 65 cities around the world until the end of the year.
“It is our duty, as the world’s largest mobility platform, to face the challenge of climate substitution more aggressively,” Executive Chairman Dara Khosrowshahi said Tuesday in a blog post.
“While we are not the first to set ambitious goals in the transition to [electric vehicles], we intend to be the first in this. “
Uber and its small rival Lyft have been continually criticized for their role in contributioning to traffic and air pollution, and studies show that many of their trips are updated less polluting, such as walking, biking or public transportation.
In June, Lyft pledged to have an all-electric fleet until 2030, but did not specify for drivers, many of them drive their own cars.
Uber said Tuesday that electric battery cars accounted for approximately 0. 15% of miles traveled on its platform in the United States and Canada between 2017 and 2019, including hybrids, the mileage recorded in cars is about five times the average in the United States.
In London, where it collided with regulators, Uber had already promised that all of the firm’s trips would take place in electric cars until 2025.
On Tuesday, Uber said it is working with Renault and Nissan to make the effort more to other European cities, starting with France. In the United States and Canada, he works with General Motors.
Uber said drivers would earn more with the ride if they used electric or hybrid cars and that it is also working to provide more opportunities for cars in their app.
Climate replacement organizations, which have pressured the company to respect its environmental history, have said they are extremely happy with Uber’s announcement.
“Uber’s commitment to electrifying its fleet in major European cities is good news,” said William Todts, executive director of the Transport cross-group
“Now is the time for mayors of European cities to show leadership. We want every major city in Europe to introduce zero-emission zones, new emerging motorcycle lanes and motorcycle lanes only, while offering easy cargo at home and at work, and anywhere other people park. “