CARB has adopted new rules for alternative taxi services
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has adopted new rules for alternative taxi services, such as Uber or Lyft. Companies will have to switch to electric cars within a few years. Both Uber and Lyft have already promised to fulfill their commitment, but without government subsidies this will be difficult.
By 2030, at least 90 percent of cars should run on electricity. This is a smaller target than the companies themselves set last year. Both
Uber and Lyft taxis have pledged to plan to have all electric vehicles by the year.
"This move is another part of a comprehensive program that California has developed to protect public health from harmful emissions," said CARB President Liane M. Randolph.
"The transportation sector is responsible for nearly half of California's greenhouse gas emissions, the vast majority of which come from light commercial vehicles. These steps will help ensure security in the state's efforts to change climate and improve air quality in our most disadvantaged communities, "Randolph added.
Both Uber and Lyft have pledged that all vehicles will be electric by the end of this decade and will help their drivers with the changes. But they also mentioned that achieving the goals is unrealistic without government subsidies. According to them,
California should spend more money to help drivers afford zero-emission vehicles.
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