Uber Starts EV Cab Services In Kolkata

Uber today has launched its global flagship electric vehicle service, Uber Green in Kolkata, allowing residents of the city to book eco-friendly rides on the Uber app. 

Uber Green will be available for passengers requesting a green ride across the city, including rides to and from the Kolkata International Airport. This new service provides riders sustainable transportation option, empowering them to make environmentally conscious travel choices.  

Uber now offers on-demand electric vehicle (EV) rides with Uber Green across four cities.

Commenting on the launch, Uber India and South Asia President, Prabhjeet Singh, said, “Just like in other cities, where passengers are already embracing zero emission rides, this expansion in Kolkata underscores our dedication to providing convenient and green transportation options.”

Uber has committed to become a zero-emissions mobility platform by 2030 in Europe and North America, and globally by 2040. EV drivers on Uber are going electric 5X faster than the general public and in turn, delivering up to 4X the emissions benefits compared to regular motorists, highlighting the potential for the ridesharing industry to accelerate the transition to electrification. 

The Science Based Targets Initiative has also approved Uber’s near and long-term science-based emissions reduction targets, making us one of the first 30 US-based companies to have such targets approved.