"Uber has been offering drivers in select locations $4,000 to swap their gas guzzlers for electric vehicles, expanding eligibility for its Go Electric grant nationwide for the first time."
"The elimination of federal incentives, including the $7,500 tax credit for new EV purchases, has stymied Uber's effort to become an EV-only platform."
"Uber originally stated it wouldn't directly pay drivers to switch to EVs but reversed that decision to help accelerate EV adoption amid rising fuel costs."
Uber is expanding its Go Electric grant to drivers across the U.S., offering $4,000 to encourage the switch from gas vehicles to electric ones. This initiative comes as gas prices rise, impacting drivers' earnings. Despite having 286,000 EV drivers globally, Uber aims for a fully carbon-neutral fleet by 2030 in North America and 2040 worldwide. The elimination of federal EV purchase incentives has hindered progress, prompting Uber to offer direct payments to accelerate EV adoption and adjust its strategies regarding EV ridehailing mandates.
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