Uber Eats signs deal to deliver electric motorcycles to its riders
Food delivery service Uber Eats has signed a new partnership to help its riders make the switch to electric transport.
The tie-up with electric motorcycle rental firm Zenion aims to get 3,000 couriers off petrol-powered motorcycles and mopeds and onto electric motorbikes by the end of 2025.
Under the agreement, Zenion will make at least 2,200 electric motorcycles available to couriers in London, with a target of deploying a total of 3,000 the end of the year. At the same time, Uber Eats will promote Zenion’s rental program to couriers, offering financial incentives to support the switch to electric.
The scaled up roll-out follows a successful trial in 2024, which saw 350 couriers switch to Zenion’s Vmoto CPx electric motorcycles.
Richard Jordan, CEO of Zenion, said: “We are delighted to be working with Uber Eats to deliver on this ambitious target for last-mile sustainability. Our goal is to make the transition to electric as quick and seamless as possible for couriers while improving air quality in London.”
Nick Spilger, global electrification lead at Uber, added: “Uber Eats is committed to reducing emissions from deliveries, and our partnership with Zenion is a key step forward. By expanding the adoption of electric motorcycles, we’re showcasing in London what we aim to achieve in major cities across Europe.”
The move is part of Uber’s wider efforts to reduce the carbon emissions of its operations. The main Uber ride-hailing service is also working to help its drivers and customers choose EVs.
It has signed a multi-year deal with BYD to offer preferential prices to Uber drivers opting for one of the Chinese brand’s all-electric models. Last year it also partnered with Octopus Energy to offer free home chargers to 1,000 Uber EV drivers.
Last year it also expanded its Uber Green initiative which allows passengers to specify an EV for their ride. The scheme has been rolled out to 40 cities around the world after successful trials in cities such as London, where 30% of all rides are now in EVs.
