Uber has announced its One Less Car Challenge, offering $1,000 to 175 individuals to give up their cars for five weeks. The only requirement is that participants must be car owners in Los Angeles, Chicago, Washington D.C., Miami, San Francisco, Toronto, or Vancouver.
Participants in the challenge will receive $1,000 to explore alternative modes of transportation such as public transportation, rideshares, and electric bicycles. $500 of the amount will be designated for Uber Cash, usable for Uber Rides and Lime e-bikes and e-scooters. Additionally, $200 will be provided for Uber car rental products and $300 for other transportation options like public transit.
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The challenge will take place from July 22 to Aug. 25. Participants will be asked to document their experiences during the trial period and observe the impact of leading a car-light lifestyle on their daily activities.
“With almost 233 million private vehicles on U.S. roads, 80 million of which are driven less than 10 miles a day on average, we aim to demonstrate that transitioning to a car-light lifestyle is feasible, saving money and reducing emissions, while fostering more sustainable cities,” stated Uber.
Those interested can apply here.
