Uber competitor Lyft has introduced a new “Green Mode” options for users of its rideshare network that will allow passengers to choose to ride in an electric car.
Lyft has promised to achieve complete carbon neutrality, not just its rides, and will strive to use 100 percent renewable energy.
The International Energy Agency expects urban growth demands to double road and rail travel by 2050, causing significant strain on public transport infrastructure.
A real-time algorithm illustrates all possible trip combinations and then assigns the best vehicle for each trip.