Uber revs up plans to 'spark mass transition' to EVs in London boroughs

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Uber will help boroughs put new charging points where they are needed most (Credit: Uber)
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Uber will help boroughs put new charging points where they are needed most (Credit: Uber)

Multi-million pound deal aims to improve charging infrastructure in locations in the capital where driveway access is limited

More than 700 on-street electric vehicle (EV) chargers are to be installed across the London boroughs of Brent, Newham, and Redbridge as part of a new £5m agreement between local government and ride-hailing...

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