Auto Rental News: NYC to Require Uber, Lyft to Go 100% Electric by 2030

Auto Rental News, February 3, 2023 —

NYC to Require Uber, Lyft to Go 100% Electric by 2030

New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced that Uber and Lyft will be required to have only zero-emission vehicles by 2030, according to a report by Verge. Adams made the announcement during his recent State of the City speech.

Josh Green, CEO of Inspiration Mobility, offers tips to ridesharing companies trying to electrify their vehicle fleets. He recommends starting early since it can take time to fully electrify a fleet. Additionally, he suggests taking advantage of the price war. Tesla has dropped prices and Ford has announced decreasing its pricing. According to Green, Tesla’s cuts could result in a 38% increase in total annual savings for a ridesharing fleet.

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