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Uber just expanded its electric vehicle grant program nationwide, giving rideshare drivers up to $6,500 in incentives to make the switch from gas-guzzlers to EVs. The move comes as drivers are already choosing electric five times faster than average Americans.
New York City just opened eight ultra-fast EV chargers in Flushing, Queens, where over a third of the city's taxi and rideshare drivers live. The chargers can power up an electric vehicle to 80% in just 10 to 15 minutes, and parking is free while you charge.
Melbourne Airport is building Australia's first airport-scale electric vehicle charging station with 24 bays, powered entirely by renewable energy. The 2026 hub will serve thousands of daily travelers, rideshare drivers, and local EV owners with fast charging options.
New York City just made going green easier for thousands of working drivers. Eight ultra-fast charging stations in Flushing, Queens will help rideshare and taxi drivers power up in minutes, not hours.
SpaceX will send 119 satellites into orbit during its Transporter-16 mission from California on Monday, continuing a rideshare program that's made space more accessible than ever. Since 2021, these affordable rideshare launches have helped over 1,600 projects reach the stars.
Women riders can now request female drivers through Uber's app across the entire United States, giving millions more control over their ride experience. The feature also lets women drivers choose to prioritize trips from women passengers.
LaGuardia Airport just unveiled 12 high-speed electric vehicle chargers that can power up cars in just 30 minutes. The station is designed to serve over 100 rideshare drivers daily, making it easier than ever to go electric at one of America's busiest airports.
Self-driving car company Waymo just unveiled cheaper, more versatile technology that could bring driverless rides to dozens of new cities this year. The breakthrough means robotaxis might soon become as common as regular rideshares in cities across America.