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Uber pledges all-electric fleet by 2040

 Travelers arriving at Los Angeles International Airport look for ground transportation during a statewide day of action to demand that both ride-hailing companies Uber and Lyft follow California law and grant drivers "basic employee rights'', in Los Angeles, California, U.S., August 20, 2020. REUTERS/Mike Blake

Uber has said that all taxis available through its app will be electric by 2040 - and by 2030 in US, Canadian and European cities.

The ride-hailing firm said the move was part of its "responsibility" to tackle the challenge of climate change.

The company said that it would spend $800m (£614m) to help drivers switch to electric cars, creating partnerships with manufacturers to ensure discounts.

Users will also be able to request an electric or hybrid vehicle.

That option is available in 15 US and Canadian cities for an extra $1, Uber said. It said it would launch in more than 65 cities globally by the end of the year.

"It's our responsibility as the largest mobility platform in the world to more aggressively tackle the challenge of climate change," chief executive Dara Khosrowshahi said in a blog post on Tuesday.

"While we're not the first to set ambitious goals in transitioning to [electric vehicles], we intend to be the first to make it happen."

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