Uber incentivising drivers to go electric in the US

Uber is launching a new pilot in the US to encourage drivers to uptake electric vehicles, which is some cities, will give them “direct monetary incentives”.

The pilot builds on trials in Pittsburgh and Portland and has expanded to seven other cities: Austin, Los Angeles, Montreal, Sacramento, San Diego, San Francisco, and Seattle.

As Uber drivers are required to use their own vehicles, they would be required to switch to electric themselves. Uber is therefore supporting drivers with information and incentives.

An EV Champion would have access to up to date information on all the subsidies and incentives in their areas and in select cities, Uber would provide direct monetary incentives for driving EVs on our network.

They would also benefit from in-app features built for EV drivers to tackle range anxiety. This will include a 30 minute trip notification for drivers so they’ve got an idea of what’s in store on the road ahead before they pick up a rider.

Uber has also joined Veloz – a non-profit collaboration of public and private organisations dedicated to addressing the needs for EV adoption and the unique needs of rideshare drivers with EVs in California.

In Quebec, EV drivers who use the Uber app will be offered a free AVEQ membership, which includes opportunities for reduced insurance premium alongside the chance to share their views and advocate for policies that best serve their needs.