UBER generates a problem that no one knew about, or didn't really want to know about, until now, but new information reveals the fact that the situation is not exactly as they thought. It seems that those trips that UBER registers daily generate 69% more pollution than the trips they eliminate because their customers leave their cars at home when they travel longer distances in cities, so the company would do more harm.
UBER and Lyft are presented as equally bad for pollution by a new study published recently, which says that both companies generate as much pollution with their rides compared to the trips they replace. The study takes into account the fact that people who choose UBER give up using public transport, bicycles, or walking, so more pollution is generated in relation to other methods of transport.
UBER: THE BIG PROBLEM NO ONE TOOK SERIOUSLY
UBER he tried to give race bonuses to those who use electric cars instead of conventional ones, but he didn't really succeed, they being available in quite small numbers anyway. UBER is still trying to convince people to make group rides if they go to the same location, and provides them with information about public transport, but it is still considered to be a big problem in terms of pollution, so the measures in - they are successful.
"The explosive growth of ride-hailing services, including Uber and Lyft, is increasing climate pollution and urban congestion. As the climate crisis becomes even more urgent, it is more important than ever that the riding industry contributes to a more sustainable and carbon-sustainable transport system. Our analysis shows that commuter trips today result in an average of about 69% more climate pollution than the trips they take.”
UBER responded to this study, and you can see below the statements of those from the USA, but this is not the first time that the platform has been accused of generating a lot of pollution, in the past being accused of also generating congestion in cities. Of course, accusations of this kind will come, and UBER has no way to fight them effectively because the reality is that the presence of platform cars in traffic generates more congestion than normal, but also more pollution.
"We want Uber to be part of the solution to tackling climate change by working with cities to help create a low-carbon transport future. To unlock the opportunities we have to reduce emissions, we will continue to invest in products and advocate for policies that reduce car ownership, promote more shared journeys and support greater adoption of bicycles, scooters, green vehicles and the use of public transport."
UBER they could solve the pollution problem if they would rent electric cars to offer to drivers, but the problems regarding traffic congestion will only be solved by reducing the costs of the races.
