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Exercise on your way to the polls with a free bike ride

October 29, 2020 by Ivar Laanen

Back in September, we wrote about an initiative from ride-sharing company Lyft that will allow voters to get free or discounted rides to their local polling stations. All you need to do is use the code 2020VOTE while requesting a ride. In a similar fashion, micromobility … [Read more...] about Exercise on your way to the polls with a free bike ride

Uber set to invest millions in EV charging points in London

October 23, 2020 by Ivar Laanen

Uber wants its drivers to switch to electric cars. To persuade drivers in London, the ride-sharing giant has pledged to invest more than £5 million ($6.5 million) in public electric vehicle charging infrastructure. “Drivers consistently tell us that having reliable, accessible … [Read more...] about Uber set to invest millions in EV charging points in London

Seattle protects Uber and Lyft drivers with new gig economy wages

October 2, 2020 by Amelia Buckley

The gig economy is growing, but these workers are not always guaranteed the same protections as employees in more traditional roles. In a move to protect these workers, the city of Seattle has passed a new wage scale for Uber and Lyft drivers, including a $16.39 minimum wage, to … [Read more...] about Seattle protects Uber and Lyft drivers with new gig economy wages

Uber users can now opt for green rides in the US and Canada

September 10, 2020 by Ivar Laanen

An Uber feature that allows riders in European cities to opt for a “green” car is now coming to the US and Canada. Uber Green, as it’s known, is part of the ride-hailing giant’s renewed commitment to become zero-carbon by 2040. Basically, how it works is when you select a ride, … [Read more...] about Uber users can now opt for green rides in the US and Canada

New research emphasizes the need for electric rideshare vehicles

July 14, 2020 by Amelia Buckley

With versatile options, increasingly reliable batteries, and charging stations popping up everywhere, making the switch to an electric vehicle is easier than ever. New research shows that while switching to an electric vehicle at home is a great option for supporting green … [Read more...] about New research emphasizes the need for electric rideshare vehicles

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