Uber unveils revolutionary feature in Australia
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As technology advances, its impact on the environment has become increasingly evident. It often contributes to pollution, resource depletion, and ecological imbalances.
However, many companies actively adopt sustainable practices and innovative solutions to minimise environmental harm in response to these challenges.
These efforts pave the way for a greener future, demonstrating a commitment to balancing technological progress with environmental stewardship.
The Uber app's latest addition is the 'Rider Emissions Savings' feature, designed to inform and inspire Australians to make greener transportation choices.
This new tool allows riders to estimate the carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions they've saved by choosing two of Uber's sustainable ride options: 'Uber Green' and 'Comfort Electric'.
Uber Green is a service that matches passengers with an electric or hybrid vehicle at the same price as the traditional UberX.
This option provides a more environmentally friendly ride without any additional cost to the user.
On the other hand, the 'Comfort Electric' option is a premium service that offers a ride in a fully electric car.
These vehicles were not only eco-friendly but also came with the assurance of having completed at least 100 rides and maintaining a minimum rating of 4.85, ensuring a quality experience for passengers.
By visiting the account screen on the Uber app, Aussies can now see the amount of CO2 they've saved, expressed in kilograms, when they travel using 'Uber Green' or 'Comfort Electric'.
The app calculates the total saved emissions by comparing the tailpipe emissions avoided to those from UberX or Uber Comfort trips of the same distance in your city.
Anna Brito, Head of Sustainability, Strategy & Planning for Uber Australia and New Zealand, expressed the company's commitment to facilitating a lower-emissions lifestyle.
‘We hope this new feature encourages Aussies to reconsider their habits when it comes to greener ways of travelling,’ she stated.
This initiative is part of Uber's broader mission to reduce its carbon footprint and promote sustainable practices.
Uber invested tens of millions of dollars in subsidising driver commission fees to achieve this goal.
This subsidy aims to save Australian Uber drivers up to $3,500 annually for three years, helping them transition towards electric vehicles.
The results show that in the first quarter of 2024, Australian Uber riders took 1.8 million trips in over 4,000 electric vehicle (EV) Ubers, accounting for four per cent of Uber drivers' total kilometres for the period.
This news is particularly timely, as Australia's EV car sales have surged, growing by more than 10 per cent in May after a slight dip in April.
Overall, this year saw a nearly 27 per cent increase in EV sales, while hybrid vehicle sales have doubled.
In related news, an Uber Eats customer discovered unexpected items on the pizza he ordered from a pizzeria.
He expressed concerns about the potential harm of these items. You can read more about the incident here.
Members, do you use Uber? What do you think of this new feature? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
However, many companies actively adopt sustainable practices and innovative solutions to minimise environmental harm in response to these challenges.
These efforts pave the way for a greener future, demonstrating a commitment to balancing technological progress with environmental stewardship.
The Uber app's latest addition is the 'Rider Emissions Savings' feature, designed to inform and inspire Australians to make greener transportation choices.
This new tool allows riders to estimate the carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions they've saved by choosing two of Uber's sustainable ride options: 'Uber Green' and 'Comfort Electric'.
Uber Green is a service that matches passengers with an electric or hybrid vehicle at the same price as the traditional UberX.
This new tool helps riders see how much CO₂ they've saved using Uber's eco-friendly ride. Credit: Uber
This option provides a more environmentally friendly ride without any additional cost to the user.
On the other hand, the 'Comfort Electric' option is a premium service that offers a ride in a fully electric car.
These vehicles were not only eco-friendly but also came with the assurance of having completed at least 100 rides and maintaining a minimum rating of 4.85, ensuring a quality experience for passengers.
By visiting the account screen on the Uber app, Aussies can now see the amount of CO2 they've saved, expressed in kilograms, when they travel using 'Uber Green' or 'Comfort Electric'.
The app calculates the total saved emissions by comparing the tailpipe emissions avoided to those from UberX or Uber Comfort trips of the same distance in your city.
Anna Brito, Head of Sustainability, Strategy & Planning for Uber Australia and New Zealand, expressed the company's commitment to facilitating a lower-emissions lifestyle.
‘We hope this new feature encourages Aussies to reconsider their habits when it comes to greener ways of travelling,’ she stated.
This initiative is part of Uber's broader mission to reduce its carbon footprint and promote sustainable practices.
Uber invested tens of millions of dollars in subsidising driver commission fees to achieve this goal.
This subsidy aims to save Australian Uber drivers up to $3,500 annually for three years, helping them transition towards electric vehicles.
The results show that in the first quarter of 2024, Australian Uber riders took 1.8 million trips in over 4,000 electric vehicle (EV) Ubers, accounting for four per cent of Uber drivers' total kilometres for the period.
This news is particularly timely, as Australia's EV car sales have surged, growing by more than 10 per cent in May after a slight dip in April.
Overall, this year saw a nearly 27 per cent increase in EV sales, while hybrid vehicle sales have doubled.
In related news, an Uber Eats customer discovered unexpected items on the pizza he ordered from a pizzeria.
He expressed concerns about the potential harm of these items. You can read more about the incident here.
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