Which rideshare company has committed to going all electric?

While ridesharing may have increased convenience for people, studies have shown that it may have also increased carbon emissions. According to New Atlas, research has found that rideshares contribute 69 percent more carbon emissions than if riders had used their own cars, mainly due to time spent driving around between riders and the fact that they take people away from other, potentially greener, methods of transportation.

Lyft, however, has been trying to change this, and it’s just announced a major step. The company has set a goal to transition its entire fleet to electric-powered vehicles by 2030, about 9.5 years away. In addition to completely revamping its fleet of rentable vehicles, Lyft will also have to work with all of its drivers who use their private cars and help them switch over.

“Now more than ever, we need to work together to create cleaner, healthier, and more equitable communities,” said Lyft co-founder and President John Zimmer. “Success breeds success, and if we do this right, it creates a path for others. If other rideshare and delivery companies, automakers and rental car companies make this shift, it can be the catalyst for transforming transportation as a whole.”