Tag: Uber

Uber strikes new deals to boost EV charging access for drivers and couriers in major US and European cities

Stuart Mitchell

With access to charging overtaking vehicle cost as the number one barrier preventing drivers from going electric, Uber & C40 Cities have agreed to an international partnership to help cities significantly boost access to charging infrastructure. The C40 programme will work across three cities – London, Boston and Phoenix – to facilitate the uptake of EVs by high-mileage drivers. It is projected to benefit over 55,000 Uber drivers who currently lack access to affordable and convenient charging, through technical support, research, and policy advocacy. Uber has surveyed drivers since 2021…

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Octopus Energy powers Uber drivers with free EV chargers and cheaper charging

Stuart Mitchell

Three of the world’s leading clean energy tech companies – Octopus Energy, Uber and BYD – have come together to offer the UK’s cheapest EV charging bundle for Uber drivers to help accelerate the switch to electric vehicles. The first of its kind partnership was announced today at Uber’s annual climate event, Go Get Zero. It will see Octopus Energy install up to 1,000 free home chargers* for UK Uber drivers who order any BYD car** and sign up to the UK’s leading EV specialist tariff – Intelligent Octopus Go.…

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Uber state they are Delivering a greener future

Stuart Mitchell

Pierre Dimitri Gore-Coty, SVP of Delivery, Uber has written a blog on their green future which may be interesting to people here,it is copied below: Uber believes in doing our part to create a clean future for the planet. That’s why in 2020 we announced commitments to make Uber an emission-free mobility platform by 2040 globally, with 100% of rides taking place in zero-emission vehicles, on public transit, or with micromobility like bikes or scooters.  Today, we are expanding our commitment to include our Delivery business, with goals to eliminate…

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Hertz and Uber Expand Partnership to Bring Up To 25,000 Electric Vehicles to European Capitals

Stuart Mitchell

Hertz and Uber have announced a European expansion to their successful North American partnership through which Hertz will make up to 25,000 electric vehicles (EVs) available to Uber drivers in European capital cities by 2025. A wide range of suitable EVs will be on offer, including vehicles from Tesla and Polestar. The partnership is a key element of Hertz’s strategy to build one of the largest fleets of rental EVs in the world and Uber’s industry-leading commitment to become a zero emissions platform in Europe and North America by 2030.…

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Uber leaks reveal “easily exploitable” lobbying rules says CIPR

Stuart Mitchell

A report in the Guardian – ‘Osborne, Hancock and other ministers did not declare secret Uber meetings’ – reveal leaked documents that expose the “easily exploitable” lobbying rules in the UK, according to the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR). The article shows that meetings with ministers held between 2014 and 2016 were not declared, despite the presence of consultant lobbyists at some of the meetings. The Transparency of Lobbying, non-Party Campaigning and Trade Union Administration Act (2014) legislates that oral, written or electronic communications sent personally to a Minister…

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