The proposed rule change could open the door to even more app-based for-hire vehicles on city streets.
Make your contribution now and help Gothamist thrive in 2023.All Uber and Lyft vehicles must be either electric or wheelchair accessible by 2030, Mayor Eric Adams announced on Wednesday.
The mandate — which must be approved by the city's Taxi and Limousine Commission — is part of an effort to reduce emissions and fine particulate matter in the air. Taxis and for-hire vehicles account for 4% of carbon emissions from vehicles in the city.and Lyft have already pledged to have an all-electric fleet by 2030. There were more than 77,000 cars operating for the apps across the five boroughs as of May, according to city data.
The city is hoping drivers will take advantage of state and federal tax breaks for purchasing electric vehicles. But that means drivers still have to pay the cost up front, which could be a burden.
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