Uber Partners With Chinese Automaker to Offer 10,000 EVs to Australian Drivers

‘Our goal is to provide drivers and delivery people a range of flexible options that make it easier to get behind the wheel of an EV,’ said Uber manager.

The Uber logo is seen at the Skirball Center in Los Angeles, California, on May 8, 2018. Robyn Beck/AFP via Getty Images

Uber has stepped up its net zero transition in Australia by striking a deal with Chinese automaker Build Your Dreams (BYD) to increase the presence of electric vehicles (EVs) in the country.

On Oct. 25, Uber Australia announced a partnership with BYD to provide 10,000 EVs to its ride-share and food delivery drivers.