Uber announces the option of traveling by electric car in Brazil

Uber announced during an event this week in São Paulo that it will expand several services in Brazil, including Uber Green, a 100% electric travel option with zero carbon emissions. As reported by O Globo, Uber Health will also be introduced here, as well as a larger base of taxis in the app, as a result of the partnership with Stuo.

what do you want to know:

• The announcement was made by Dara Khosrowshahi, Uber’s global CEO – who met with President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva for talks ahead of the statement;
• The plan is to launch Uber Green and Uber Health in Brazil and include more taxis in the app base;
• This news comes in the month in which the company completed 10 years of operations in Brazil;
• It is worth noting that the advertised services already work in other countries, such as the United States of America. Uber Green, for example, is part of the company’s global commitment to being more sustainable and environmentally friendly every year;
• This option should offer Brazilians an electric or hybrid car for their trip. However, the company has not set a final date for implementing the service.

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It is worth noting that Uber aims to make its rides 100% emissions-free by 2040. Brazil was one of the few markets that did not yet have an Uber Green option.

We will be launching Uber Green in São Paulo in the coming months. It is the product requested by many users, and saves the driver on fuel. We want to encourage the driver base to move faster on this transition.

Uber Health focuses on healthcare companies. The new functionality will allow businesses in the region, such as laboratories and hospitals, to request non-emergency flights for patients undergoing medical treatment. Laboratory staff will also be able to use the option to conduct tests and administer home vaccines to patients.

Uber in Brazil:

• Uber also announced an investment of R$1 billion over the next five years to expand the technology center. The unit at SP develops solutions for applications around the world;
• To celebrate 10 years of its presence in Brazil, the company also honored partner drivers with the “10 Years Cup” and awarded them R$10,000 in gratitude. More drivers should benefit by the end of the year;
• A special package worth R$10 million has also been released to support partner drivers in Rio Grande do Sul.