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Behind the Wheel: Uber UK

Episode 7: Why should I switch to an EV?

Season 1, Ep. 7

Driver Host, Tabraiz, asks Brit,  Electrification Lead at Uber UK, and Imtiaz, EV driver with over 14,000 trips, on why he should switch from his hybrid vehicle to an electric vehicle driving with Uber. Find out about the cost savings of driving in an EV, as well as the ways Uber can support drivers in finding the perfect EV for them and making the switch.

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