Uber will phase out gas-powered cars from its fleet by 2030.
reporter Ben Tracy that if a driver does not have an electrically powered car, they will not be allowed to operate on the platform.When asked whether any gas-powered cars will be allowed on Uber after that date, Khosrowshahi responded with,"No, if we're doing our job we're gonna be all-electric."
As a way to spur EV adoption within its driver base, Uber has implemented a new option on its platform that allows riders to select an EV, which is now available in 25 regions across the United States. It's even giving drivers a dollar for every EV trip they take, and helping to pay for charging costs.
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