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California has launched the RIDE program to provide subsidies on the purchase or lease of zero-emission vehicles to online ride-hailing drivers who meet income and order requirements, and applications will be open through November 2.
according toCalifornia California has launched a new program to provide services to people who want to switch to electric vehicles, according to the Public Utility Commission.online car hailing Financial assistance is provided to drivers and applications open on November 2. The program is designed to allow qualified ride-hailing drivers, such as those who work for companies like HopSkipDrive, Lyft and Uber, to purchase a zero-emission vehicle at a reduced price.
The plan is called “Rideshare Incentive for Driving Electric (Ride Plan)”. Eligible to apply for fundinglow income Middle-income and high-income drivers can receive subsidies of up to 20,300 yuan to purchase or lease new zero-emission vehicles; Or up to 14,200 yuan to buy a used zero-emission vehicle. Eligible vehicles include new and used battery-powered or hydrogen-fueled electric vehicles that meet the program requirements.
Drivers who receive vehicle subsidies can also automatically receive charging subsidies of up to 1,170 yuan per year. The charging subsidy can last up to four years if drivers remain eligible and complete the required annual renewal.
Eligible drivers must have a household income equal to or less than four times the federal poverty level and have completed at least 4,500 passenger trips through online ride-hailing platforms in the past 12 months.
“Hide-ride drivers depend on their vehicles to make a living, and the cost of purchasing an electric vehicle can be a significant burden,” said California Public Utilities Commission Commissioner Christine Harada. “The RIDE program makes electric vehicles and charging more affordable for eligible drivers, makes clean transportation more affordable for drivers and helps improve air quality for everyone.”
The scheme is funded by a regulated fee per journey paid by ride-hailing passengers, which is collected by network companies under the Clean Miles Standard scheme. The nonprofit Center for Sustainable Energy administers the program for the California Public Utilities Commission, processing applications, issuing incentives and supporting drivers.
Drivers who want more information about the program can visit the website
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This subsidy program, called RIDE, will open for applications on November 2. It primarily helps eligible online ride-hailing drivers mitigate the costs of switching to electric vehicles. It is suitable for driving on platforms like HopSkipDrive, Lyft, and Uber.
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Low-income, middle-income and high-income drivers can receive up to $20,300 to purchase or lease a new zero-emission vehicle; If purchasing a used zero-emission vehicle, the maximum subsidy is $14,200, and the vehicle must meet program requirements.
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Applicants must have a household income equal to or less than four times the federal poverty level, and must have completed at least 4,500 passenger trips through online ride-hailing platforms in the past 12 months to meet basic qualifications.
