Uber announced today that it will add 14 new markets to Comfort Electric, its electric vehicle ride-sharing service. The program lets you call electric vehicles like the Tesla Model 3, Ford Mustang Mach-E, and Polestar 2. It’s another small step toward the company’s goal of phasing out gasoline-powered vehicles by 2030.
Starting today, Uber’s Comfort Electric program adds availability for Detroit, Indianapolis, Jacksonville, Minneapolis/St. Paul, Montreal, Nashville, New Orleans, Orlando, Palm Springs, Phoenix, Pittsburgh, Salt Lake City, Tampa Bay, and Toronto. The program’s rollout began last May in California and expanded to 25 US markets in September. Comfort Electric is separate from Uber Green, which costs the same as UberX but includes hybrid vehicles as well as electric. The company also offers electric bikes and electric scooters in partnership with Lime for customers who can do without cars altogether.
Uber says it will spend $800 million to help its drivers transition to electric vehicles. He partnered with Hertz to help supply EVs while offering a zero emissions incentive (for a limited time), allowing EV drivers to earn an extra $1 on each trip (up to $4,000 per calendar year). . Other driver benefits include $100 off a Wallbox EV charger and another $100 off installation. In addition to its goal of zero emissions in North America by 2030, the company plans to cut its carbon emissions in half by 2025 and wants to reach zero emissions globally by 2040.
Comfort Electric rides cost more than a standard UberX, typically 20 to 40 percent. However, Uber invites you to give it a try by offering 25 percent off two rides with the coupon code “GOELECTRIC” from April 11 to April 30.
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