Ride-hailing’s carbon footprint
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Ride-hailing services are increasing climate emissions, with each journey causing about 69% more greenhouse gases than the trips they displace, according to the Union of Concerned Scientists
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Transition to electric vehicles: Ride-hailing giants have set 2030 deadline to convert to EVs in North America and Europe
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Emissions by trip type (grams of carbon dioxide-equivalent per trip mile)
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 Private vehicle

Deadheading: Distance ride-hailing vehicle travels without passenger between hired rides

Rail 103
Ride-hailing vehicle 220
Bus 314
Private vehicle 464
Ride-hailing electric vehicle 683 42%


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Source: Ride-Hailing’s Climate Risks by Union of Concerned Scientists

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