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Uber launches new Uber Green service

14 April 2021

Uber has launched a new ‘Uber Green’ service, meaning that customers can now, for the first time ever, specifically request a 100% electric taxi from Zone 1 in London. 

The company says that this is the first stage in its commitment to a 100% electric service in London by 2025, “Uber Green will cost the same as a regular UberX journey on the app, as going green should never be more expensive.”

Furthermore, Uber says that this option will be available in 60 European cities and 1,400 locations in the United States by the end of 2021.

Drivers using fully electric vehicles will also benefit from lower service fees from Uber, allowing them to make more money from each trip. 

Uber’s regional general manager for northern and eastern Europe Jamie Heywood said, “With cities beginning to open up once again, we have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to drive a green recovery by ensuring that every car on the Uber app in London is fully electric."

This launch follows the formation of Uber’s partnership with Nissan in 2019, and later Kia, to create its Clean Air Plan, in which drivers can make a saving of up to £4,500 on making the switch to an electric vehicle. 

We at Marshall Leasing are always pleased to see new green initiatives emerging and trust that you find this information useful. If you would like to find out more about the services we offer, and how we could assist in the smooth operation of your fleet, please get in touch with us by emailing info@marshall-leasing.co.uk or calling 01480 414541.

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