Starting today, one can use Uber to hail an electric vehicle, as the company seeks to reduce pollution.
Uber is expanding its “Comfort Electric” product line to 15 more cities, including Chicago, where users now have the option to request a ride in a premium electric vehicle; like a Tesla, Polestar, or Ford Mustang Mach-E.
Uber said it’s the company’s way to try and slash its carbon footprint by incentivizing its drivers to switch to electric vehicles (EVs).
The company plans to spend $800 million to offset costs to drivers. It’s paying them an extra dollar for every EV trip they make.
Drivers can also rent Teslas on a weekly or monthly basis.
Uber said its goal is to be the cleanest and safest transportation platform on the planet.
In addition to Chicago, Uber’s “Comfort Electric” option is now available in a total of 24 locations: Atlanta, Austin, Baltimore, Boston, Charlotte, Connecticut, Dallas, Denver, Houston, Las Vegas, Miami, New Jersey, New York City suburbs, Philadelphia, Portland, Sacramento, San Antonio, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, St. Louis, Vancouver, and Washington D.C.