“Uber is committed to becoming a more sustainable platform, and has taken steps towards this by launching the new Uber Green initiative. This allows riders to specifically request a low-emission vehicle for an extra fee, giving TLC drivers an extra $0.50 for every completed trip that they make with their EV. This is one of the steps that Uber is taking to help achieve their goal of transitioning hundreds of thousands of drivers to EV by 2025. 

“There is an additional incentive that can increase your earnings with an EV driving with Uber, called the Zero Emissions Incentive. Drivers of fully electric vehicles can earn an extra $1 on every trip (up to $4,000 annually). When paired together with Uber Green, TLC drivers can add up a good amount of extra earnings per day.”

SOURCE: “https://inshur.com/blog/the-benefits-of-driving-an-electric-vehicle-for-tlc-drivers/”

WHAT'S IT LIKE DRIVING A CHEVY BOLT AS A RIDESHARE VEHICLE 

“If you want a reason to drive an all electric vehicle for rideshare, 

here’s what Curt says are the main attractions:

• No oil changes

• No transmission

• No timing belt, valvetrain, camshaft, etc.

• No gas tank, fuel pump, injection system

• No emissions controls and inspections

• No exhaust system (pipe, muffler, catalytic converter)

• No brake work

For the “No brake work” one, Curt said, “While the Bolt has 4 wheel disc brakes, I don’t anticipate ever needing work done on them for the life of the car. Why? Because the conventional brake system is very rarely actually used during normal driving – the electric motor and battery system handle all routine braking tasks…recharging the battery while doing so and thereby increasing range.” 

SOURCE: “https://therideshareguy.com/driving-an-electric-vehicle-for-uber/”