Uber has begun offering electric vehicles in parts of the Delhi-NCR area, and plans to expand these services across India
Uber is making a big push to increase electric mobility in India. The country's government has mandated ride-hailing services like Ola and Uber to electrify their fleets by 2026. This is an effort to reduce oil dependency, curb air pollution, and meet its commitment to the Paris Climate Change Treaty.
The company is already working with GM in several countries, including the US and Canada. It is also partnering with Renault-Nissan in the Netherlands and UK. In addition, the company is working with Avis to make EVs more accessible. The next step in Uber's EV program will be to get more drivers to switch to electric cars.
Uber has begun offering electric vehicles in parts of the Delhi-NCR area, and plans to expand these services across India. Right now, the electric cabs are only available for pre-scheduled trips, but the company plans to roll out the service to other regions of the country over the next few months.
Uber is already offering a variety of electric cars in other countries, but it is still unclear how many will be available in India. But it has committed to deploy hundreds of electric cars in Delhi and Hyderabad by next year. In addition, the company will consider expanding the EV pilot program to other cities.
Uber has a long-term vision of becoming a zero-emissions vehicle platform by 2040. The company has set aside $800 million to encourage its drivers to switch to electric vehicles. The company is experimenting with cash incentives to encourage the transition to an electric vehicle. Moreover, it has promised drivers more money to use EVs.
Ola Electric, has also made a big push to convert 40% of its fleets to electric cars by 2026. The company has recently raised a $250 million Series B round, led by SoftBank. It has been working on electric vehicles for a few years, and plans to put a million EVs on the road in the coming years.
In addition to providing cash incentives to electric vehicle drivers, the company is adding new features for drivers to use. The company is also working with nonprofit organizations and UC-Davis researchers to promote EV adoption. While the program isn't yet live in India, it is expected to be successful in the region.