Uber Eats is driving adoption of electric motorcycles among couriers to reduce carbon emissions in last-mile delivery.

Uber Eats aims to get 3,000 petrol couriers onto rented electric motorcycles by the end of 2025

The online food delivery platform has partnered with electric motorcycle rental firm Zenion and aims to get 3,000 petrol couriers onto rented electric motorcycles by the end of 2025.

A successful trial in 2024 saw 350 couriers switch to electric vehicles and Zenion will now make at least 2,200 electric motorcycles available to couriers across the capital, with a target of 3,000 deployed by year-end.

Uber Eats will promote Zenion’s rental programme to couriers, offering financial incentives to support the switch to electric.

The deal gives access to Zenion’s Vmoto CPx electric motorcycles, which have around 80 miles of range with two batteries and have already covered over 20 million miles in London.

Richard Jordan, CEO of Zenion, said: “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.”