Ride-sharing company Uber will deploy 100 Nissan LEAFs in London to join the existing 50 models that were trialled in the autumn. The company will also introduce rapid chargers dedicated for use by its drivers in central London, while amending its app to enable drivers using electric cars to access trips located near a charging point. However, charging points remain unreliably available, even when located close to drivers' homes. Even with chargers closer to their homes, many drivers reported a lack of reliable availability with some even having to get up in the middle of the night to use the charger when it was unoccupied. In addition, it is planning to install 200 more EV taxis at selected locations around London.
Ride-sharing company Uber will deploy 100 Nissan LEAFs in London to join the existing 50 models that were trialled in the autumn. The company will also introduce rapid chargers dedicated for use by its drivers in central London, while amending its app to enable drivers using electric cars to access trips located near a charging point. However, charging points remain unreliably available, even when located close to drivers' homes. In addition, it is planning to install 200 more EV taxis at selected locations around London.