Uber is making strides towards a greener future with the launch of its new Emission Savings feature in the Uber app, just in time for Earth Month in April. Here’s everything you need to know about this exciting update:
– The feature allows riders to see the emissions saved when choosing Uber Green and Uber Comfort Electric options.
– Users can easily understand their impact on reducing carbon emissions through a graphic illustration provided in the app.
– Teen accounts now have access to Uber Green and Uber Comfort Electric rides in Vancouver, Montreal, and Toronto.
– The emission savings calculation is based on opting for greener options over traditional gas vehicles like UberX or Uber Comfort rides.
– Uber’s future plans include expanding emission savings calculations to cover all-electric autonomous rides, trips with UberX Share, and journeys on e-bikes and e-scooters booked through the app.
An Uber spokesperson expressed their commitment to becoming a zero-emissions mobility platform and emphasized the positive impact riders are making in their communities by choosing eco-friendly transportation options.
Canadian users in cities such as Calgary, Edmonton, Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto, Vancouver, and Winnipeg can now access this feature. Additionally, Uber recently introduced Android Auto support for the Uber Driver app in Canada, enhancing convenience for drivers on the go.
Stay tuned for more updates as Uber continues its journey towards a sustainable future. Join us in reducing carbon emissions one ride at a time!
