Uber launches 'Uber green' services in Bengaluru, allows users to book eco-friendly rides with electric vehicles

Uber launched “Uber green” services in Karnataka capital Bengaluru via which users can now book eco-friendly, sustainable rides through electric vehicles.

Published on: Dec 1, 2023, 09:34:45 IST

By Yamini C S

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Ride hailing giant Uber on Thursday launched “Uber green” services in Karnataka capital Bengaluru via which users can now book eco-friendly, sustainable rides through electric vehicles.

The first of the green vehicles was flagged off by Karnataka minister Priyank Kharge. (Uber)

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The cab aggregator said the new “green” service has been launched in many areas of the tech hub, specifically central Bengaluru, and that it will soon be plying in other parts of the city as well, according to news agency PTI. The first of the green vehicles was flagged off by Priyank Kharge, Karnataka minister for Rural Development and Panchayati Raj (RDPR), Information Technology and Bio Technology (IT & BT) as he was attending the Bengaluru Tech Summit 2023 near the Palace Grounds.

Uber's green services are already in place in several global locations, and customers in Bengaluru can now start opting for environmentally friendly rides through the Uber Green option on their app which will be available starting today.

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“The service will enable riders to make a conscious choice to pick a more sustainable means of transport,” the company said, as quoted by PTI.

"Improving air quality in Bengaluru is our collective responsibility. This launch by Uber endorses our commitment to a Green summit. We have taken tangible steps that pave the way for impactful and meaningful changes in the long run and foster a culture of sustainability," Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge said.

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“Uber has an unwavering commitment to sustainability and Uber Green is a step towards that. The launch in Bengaluru marks our second stop in the country for Uber Green. It is already operational in Mumbai where many riders are using it,” A highly placed official from Uber India told the agency.

(With inputs from PTI)

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Yamini C S
Yamini CS is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with nearly six years of experience in digital journalism. She is part of the India News desk, where she works on a wide range of stories cutting across civic issues, city-based developments, politics, governance, public policy, breaking news, trending topics, and international affairs that have an impact on India. Her role involves tracking fast-moving developments, verifying information from official and on-ground sources, and presenting news in a clear, accessible format for a digital-first audience. A significant part of her work includes handling live blogs during major news events, such as elections, court verdicts, political developments, civic disruptions, protests, weather-related alerts, and unfolding national or international incidents. Through live coverage, she focuses on timely updates to help readers follow complex stories as they evolve. Before moving to the broader India News desk, Yamini was associated with the Bengaluru desk at Hindustan Times, where she extensively covered urban governance, infrastructure, traffic and transport issues, weather events, public grievances, and civic administration in the city. This experience strengthened her grounding in city reporting and sharpened her focus on citizen-centric journalism. She began her career as a correspondent with Reuters after completing a postgraduate diploma in journalism from the Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media. Her early training instilled a strong emphasis on accuracy, sourcing, and news ethics, which continue to shape her reporting style. Outside of work, Yamini enjoys reading across genres, listening to music, and spending time with her family, which help her maintain balance in a fast-paced newsroom environment.Read More