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Uber is launching a HUGE update for eco-friendly riders – here’s everything you need to know
- EXCLUSIVE: Uber has introduced a new feature called Uber Green Reserve
- This will allow Londoners to book all-electric journeys up to 90 days in advance
Whether it’s turning off lights when not in use or bringing a reusable water bottle instead of buying a plastic one, many of us are trying to take steps to reduce our carbon footprint.
Now Uber has launched a massive update that makes it much easier to ensure your rides are eco-friendly.
The tech giant has introduced a new feature called Uber Green Reserve that will allow Londoners to reserve all-electric rides up to 90 days in advance.
Andrew Brem, managing director of Uber UK, told MailOnline: ‘We want Uber to be the cleanest platform in the world, because it’s the right thing for our passengers and for towns and cities across the UK.
“By launching Uber Green Reserve, we want to offer passengers as many ways as possible to travel emission-free and help the environment.”
Uber has introduced a new feature called Uber Green Reserve that will allow Londoners to reserve all-electric rides up to 90 days in advance
The launch of Uber Green Reserve comes amid a survey of 1,000 Londoners, which found that 76 per cent believe it’s important to reduce the carbon footprint of their travels.
To use the new feature, open the Uber app on your smartphone and tap “Reserve” under the Suggestions section.
Tap on ‘Book a trip’ and select your pickup location and destination, and the date and time you want to set it – up to 90 days in advance.
Under the travel options you will now see the option for a Green Uber, in addition to UberX, UberXL, Comfort, Lux, Exec and Uber Pet.
First launched in London in 2021, Uber Green has been described as an “eco-friendly option offering hybrid and 100 per cent electric cars for the same price as an UberX ride.”
The option is not only beneficial for riders, but also for the drivers, who earn 10 percent more compared to UberX.
To date, there are 8,000 electric vehicles on Uber in London – more than any other city in the world.
To date, there are 8,000 electric vehicles on Uber in London – more than any other city in the world
One such driver is Eniola Robbin, who drives an all-electric car for Uber.
“I’m proud to drive an electric car and do my part to tackle London’s air pollution,” she said.
“Passengers should definitely choose Uber Green: it helps the environment and the driver earns more, so it’s a win-win situation.”
It remains unclear when or if Uber Green Reserve will be rolled out in other cities.