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UberÉLECTRIQUE Launches in MontrealUber announces partnerships with l'Association des véhicules électrique du Québec and Electric Mobility Canada, a first step towards electrification in ridesharing MONTRÉAL, June 19, 2018 /CNW Telbec/ - Uber Canada is pleased to announce today the launch of the UberÉLECTRIQUE program in Montreal in partnership with the l'Association des véhicules électriques du Québec (AVEQ) and Electric Mobility Canada (EMC). This is a first step for Uber Canada towards supporting more electric mobility in ridesharing. Working with close to 100 driver-partners who currently operate an electric vehicle (EV) on the Uber platform and leveraging the expertise of AVEQ and EMC, Uber will actively assess the opportunities and challenges of electrification in ridesharing. Uber will also promote awareness to hundreds of thousands of Montreal riders and drivers on the benefits of clean mobility solutions. Summary of UberÉLECTRIQUE During visits to the Uber partner centre, drivers-partners will also receive an AVEQ booklet, on the economic, technical and environmental benefits of EVs, encouraging them to consider an EV when making their next car purchase. An AVEQ Gold Membership will be offered free-of-charge to UberÉLECTRIQUE's first 100 drivers-partners. In addition, Uber is making a series of in-app product improvements specifically for EV driver-partners. Starting now, the threshold for EV partners to be notified about a long-distnce trip request will be reduced, helping them to better balance extended trips with car battery life. "We are proud that Montréal has been chosen for the launch of the UberÉLECTRIQUE program and we look forward to contributing to the electrification of transportation in Quebec with the support of experts from the Association des véhicules électriques du Québec and Electric Mobility Canada," stated, Jean-Christophe de Le Rue, spokesperson for Uber Canada. "Uber and other international experts in sustainable mobility believe that the future of urban mobility needs to be shared, electric and autonomous; today's announcement is another step towards this goal, which will reduce congestion and pollution, while offering a reliable alternative to driving your personal vehicle . " Round tables: Feedback from EV drivers-partners Information sharing with EV Partners A common cause "L'Association des véhicules électriques du Québec (AVEQ) is pleased to see a player like Uber turn to the electrification of transport, which will allow even more Montrealers to be aware of the economic and environmental benefits of electric cars," said Simon-Pierre Rioux, President of AVEQ. "Electric Mobility Canada is eager to begin working with Uber to promote electrification with drivers-partners and ridesharing riders," stated Catherine Kargas, Chair of EMC. "The awareness and education Uber will be offering to its drivers-partners and riders will have a significant impact in making Quebec a model for sustainable transportation." "I have had an electric car since 2015 which has offered me significant energy-related cost savings when I visit my clients as an orthotist or when driving on Uber. I usually offer ridesharing services between two orthotic appointments, providing a shared and electric transportation alternative for those looking to get around town," said Sylvie Boileau, an Uber driver-partner in Montreal '' As the first Canadian insurance company to offer extensive coverage exclusively designed for Uber, we are especially happy to welcome the launch of UberÉLECTRIQUE . Intact Insurance already grants discounts to its customers in Quebec who own electric vehicles as a way to encourage them to make environmentally responsible choices, '' said Marie-Lucie Paradis, Vice President, Strategic Distribution and Communications, Intact Insurance About Uber Canada About l'Association des véhicules électriques du Québec About Electric Mobility Canada
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