Lyft Will Switch to Electric Cars
By Marko Vidrih on The Capital
American taxi service Lyft said that by 2030, all cars, trucks and SUVs on its platform will be fully electric or equipped with other technology with zero emissions. In the next ten years, the presence of an electric car should be a prerequisite for working with Lyft.
According to TechCrunch, the company will pursue this goal together with the Environmental Protection Fund.
Switching to electric cars can be difficult because of their cost — they still cost more than classic cars. Another obstacle is the underdeveloped infrastructure for charging electric car batteries. However, these factors do not scare Lyft. Currently, the company is actively working on a roadmap that will help to smoothly abandon fuel-based vehicles.
Similar companies around the world have been affected by the pandemic — Uber and Lyft have also previously announced cuts in jobs and costs.
Author: Marko Vidrih
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