Uber announced the launch of its global flagship sustainability product, Uber Green, in Colombo. With an aim to accelerate its transition to zero emission mobility by 2040 in Sri Lanka, Uber plans to expand on-demand electric vehicle (EV) rides with Uber Green in the island nation.
The option of choosing Uber Green will be available to riders who can now request a green ride across the city, including rides to and from the Bandaranaike International Airport. The new service was announced by Uber’s Chief Financial officer, Prashanth Mahendra Rajah, who is visiting the country.
Chief Financial Officer, Uber, Prashanth Mahendra-Rajah, said, “We are committed to our goal to electrify every ride on our platform by 2040 and we are excited to bring Uber Green to Sri Lanka – making it the 17th country where our riders can make a climate conscious choice by opting for green.”
“The launch of Uber in Sri Lanka is an important milestone as we work towards that goal.
Tourism is a hugely important industry for Sri Lanka with many visitors from around the world using the Uber app when they land in the island nation.” “Over the last quarter visitors from more than 120 countries have used the Uber app in Sri Lanka.”
Country Manager, Uber Mobility – Sri Lanka Kaushalya Gunaratne, said, “We are delighted to bring Uber Green to Sri Lanka in continuation with our efforts to bring the best of Uber to our country. As the EV ecosystem evolves, we plan to expand this service to more cities.” Uber has committed to become a zero-emissions mobility platform by 2030 in Europe and North America, and globally by 2040.
