Over 9% of trips hailed in UAE in Q1 2023 sustainable: Uber

Over 9% of trips hailed in UAE in Q1 2023 sustainable: Uber

The number of sustainable trips has doubled as more than 9% of the trips requested in Q1 2023 through the Uber platform in the UAE were emission-free.

Over the last years, Uber has offered more sustainable options in the UAE and Jordan to give riders the ability to request a trip via the app using a fully electric vehicle under the UberGreen option, and has made its first commitment in the region in 2022, aiming to have every 1 in 4 trips (25%) in the UAE be emissions-free by 2030.

“This is just a start. We need to continue the dialogue and collaboration to accelerate expanding this transition across all countries in our region. We are ready to provide our know-how and technology to do the right thing for our planet and for making the world a better place for the next generation," said Frans Hiemstra, MEA Regional Director and General Manager for Uber.

Tourists

Tourists from 80-plus different countries visited the Mena region last year, specifically: 86 in Egypt, 82 in KSA, 86 in the UAE, and 85 in Qatar, Uber’s insights showed.

The impact of increased tourism and public-private collaboration for mega-events also reflected positively on drivers’ earnings.

The Mena region witnessed significant growth,