On September 8, 2020, Uber, a ride-share company, announced that it is committed to becoming a zero emissions company by 2040. Uber is striving for 100% of its rides to take place in zero-emission vehicles, public transit, and micromobility—small, lightweight vehicles operating at speeds typically below 15 mph (25 km/h).[1] Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi detailed four key actions the company will take to meet this goal. First, Uber plans on expanding its Uber Green program, which enables riders to request an EV or hybrid vehicle for an extra $1 per ride, to 15 U.S. and Canadian cities, bringing the total to 52 globally. By the end of 2020, Uber plans on expanding the program to more than 65 cities. Second, the company will commit $800 million in resources to help drivers in the U.S., Canada and Europe transition to electric vehicles (EVs) or hybrid vehicles by 2025. Drivers who transition to EVs or hybrid vehicles will receive up to $1.50 in extra cash per ride. Third, Uber will increase its investments in micromobility and public transit solutions. And lastly, Uber launched its Climate Assessment and Performance Report which analyzes data collected from 4 billion rides between 2017 and 2019 to detail the company’s carbon intensity, the efficiency of its platform compared to personal vehicles or taxis, and the barriers to electrification.

[1] https://www.uber.com/newsroom/driving-a-green-recovery/