The multiyear partnership between Uber and BYD will bring lower prices and financing options for BYD cars to Uber drivers in Europe, Latin America, and eventually other markets around the world, with a focus on reducing the total cost of EV ownership for these drivers.
Uber CEO anticipates integrating 20% of self-driving cars into the service to lower prices. The goal for Uber's operations is to achieve global zero-emissions by 2040, with an earlier target for U.S., Canada, and European cities by 2030.
Uber has actively incentivized the transition of its ride-hailing fleets to EVs, with initiatives like working with Revel and offering drivers incentives to switch to EVs, including collaborations with Tesla and Hertz to make EVs more accessible to its drivers.
Uber has a strategic focus on building a robust charging network for EVs, partnering with charging providers to offer discounts to drivers and investing in public EV chargers in cities like London, aiming for all cars on its app in London to be fully electric by 2025.
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