Uber has introduced new sustainability features “to
make it easier for riders and drivers to go green,” Uber CEO Dara
Khosrowshahi wrote Monday in a post on the company’s website.
For customers who choose “greener rides,” there’s
a new “emissions savings” feature located on the account page where
customers can see the emissions they have been avoiding by choosing Green or
Comfort Electric rides.
“In time for summer travel,” the company will
“encourage [riders] to go green at the airport,” Khosrowshahi wrote.
For customers who choose Uber Comfort Electric or Uber Green, they’ll receive
lower fares and exclusive access to dedicated pickup zones in preferred
locations at select airports.
In addition, the company on Monday launched UberX Share in
18 additional cities, bringing it to more than 50 cities worldwide. The company
also on Monday introduced Uber Green in Australia, making it now available to
more than 140 cities globally.
