ENA Sectors 2024-06-21 16:11:43 <p><span style="font-size:14px"><strong>Calcutta, Jun 21 (KNN)</strong> Uber, the global ride-hailing giant, has introduced its eco-friendly electric vehicle service, Uber Green, in Calcutta.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The launch, announced on Thursday, marks a significant step towards sustainable urban transportation in the eastern Indian metropolis.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">With this move, Uber becomes the second ride-hailing service provider to offer electric vehicles in Calcutta, following the footsteps of Snap E, a brand operating with an all-electric fleet.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">West Bengal Transport Minister Snehasis Chakraborty welcomed the initiative, stating, Enhancing the air quality in Kolkata is a shared duty we all must embrace. I commend Uber for introducing 'Uber Green' in Calcutta, a significant step towards reducing carbon emissions in our city. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">According to Uber's statement, the new service allows residents to book zero-emission rides easily through the Uber app. The green transportation option covers routes across the city, including to and from Kolkata international airport.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">While specific details about the number of vehicles under Uber Green or expansion plans for Calcutta were not disclosed, the company reaffirmed its commitment to becoming a zero-emissions mobility platform.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Uber aims to achieve this goal by 2030 in Europe and North America, and globally by 2040.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The company also highlighted that EV drivers on its platform are transitioning to electric vehicles five times faster than the general public, underscoring the potential impact of such initiatives on accelerating the adoption of sustainable transportation.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">This launch aligns with the growing trend of eco-friendly transportation options in urban centres and could potentially pave the way for more sustainable mobility solutions in Calcutta and beyond.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px"><em><strong>(KNN Bureau)</strong></em></span></p> 38297 https://knnindia.co.in/news/newsdetails/sectors/uber-green-evs-launched-in-calcutta-a-step-towards-sustainability 2024-06-21 16:11:43 knnindia.co.in