The Australian EV market has been a surprisingly slow market. This could be due to several factors, including a limited choice of models and the price of EVs in a market with limited incentives (unlike the awesome incentives we see in Norway).
California wants more EVs for Uber and Lyft, and may have a plan to make that happen. Despite the ongoing pandemic, though, California believes now is the time for Uber and Lyft to get their act together environmentally.
Uber and Lyft create more pollution than trips according to new data from a study conducted by the Union of Concerned Scientists. These trips produce an estimated 69% more carbon emissions than driving by yourself.
Fees on rideshare services Uber and Lyft are helping local sustainable transportation projects throughout Boston. Despite these two companies’ contributions toward bad traffic in the area, both have paid millions to help with transportation initiatives.
EVgo recently announced a partnership with Uber in which the companies will share data, give drivers access to charge, and do other things to improve EV awareness and adoption.
Sure, electric vehicles (EVs) are great for the environment in most places. Struggling to make a living doing rideshare work for companies like Lyft and Uber makes other things more important, though. If the car gets in the way of making a living instead of helping you put more money on the table, all of the warm feelings in the world that come from the lower footprint you accomplished can’t keep the landlord paid or the repo man away.
Xpeng Motors is moving a step forward after announcing a stellar 2019 start by launching a pilot ride-hailing service, Pengster. Will it beef up competition or simply move mobility a nudge up? We’ll know eventually. In the meantime, Xpeng Motors is about to roll out ride hailing in the world’s biggest mobility market.
Lyft seems increasingly focused on improving society, from inroads to emissions-free ridesharing to bikesharing to other community-oriented, people-oriented, and planet-focused concerns and corporate extensions. One of my favorites was the “ride to vote” offer of 50% off.
After recently going public, Lyft is trying to attract more drivers and maybe take some of Uber’s best with some new perks. By offering no-fee bank accounts with automatic deposits, and cheaper repairs, they hope to sweeten the deal without increasing driver pay. They’re also increasing the number of hybrid and electric vehicles available for driver rentals.
Continuing our in-depth interview series on international mobility startup Byton, we spoke with founder and CEO Dr. Carsten Breitfeld, AKA Carsten, in Santa Clara, California.
