Uber, from 2030 only electric cars in its fleet (in some markets)

Uber wants all vehicles in its fleet, at least in some major markets, are electric by 2030. It’s no mystery that the company is incentivising its drivers to adopt electric cars. For this, already in 2020 had decided to invest 800 million dollars to incentivize drivers to put their endothermic cars aside in favor of electric models. The American company also recognizes an extra dollar for each ride to drivers who offer transport service with a battery-powered model. Among other things, Uber is partnering with Hertz to allow drivers to have the option to rent Tesla on a weekly or monthly basis.

The final goal of this work is, however, very ambitious, because, as the CEO of Uber pointed out, Dara Khosrowshahiin an interview with CBS News, the company aims to ensure that by 2030 there are no more endothermic cars in its fleet. in the United States but also in Europe and Canada.

This means that if Uber manages to achieve its goal, from 2030 only those who own an electric car will be able to register on the platform and work. On the other hand, those who do not have a battery-powered vehicle will not be able to work for Uber.

The above is very important and is clearly a message aimed at the drivers who work for Uber. Migrating completely or almost the current fleet to electric will certainly not be easy but the number one of Uber has given himself a deadline anyway. If the company has been able to convince most of its drivers to use a battery car, from 2030 the transport service will only be offered with electric cars (at least in Europe, the United States and Canada).

Meanwhile, Uber has decided to expand the Comfort Electric service in other cities in North America and Canada. The Comfort Electric service, which can be chosen as an option within the app, allows users to request only electric vehicles for their ride. Service not to be confused with Uber Green in which hybrid cars are also used.

Will the incentives, the concessions for the rental of the cars and the higher revenues for each race be enough to convince the drivers to switch to an electric car? We will find out over the next few years. For the moment, the company can count on 25,000 electric cars in its fleet, with the aim of reaching 50,000 by the end of next year. A number still not particularly high given that around one million drivers are registered on the platform.