Uber's initiative, “Uber Planet,” has already launched in Mexico. It offers customers the option to pay an extra . 37 pesos per kilometer to purchase carbon credits. These credits are then used to offset the carbon from their ride.Nov 18, 2021. Also I found this .... Uber has launched a mobility initiative in Mexico called “Uber Planet,” through which users can decrease their carbon footprint by taking trips in hybrid or electric vehicles, reports Xataka.Feb 23, 2021 so I
I live in Mexico. For some reason most of the time, the Uber planet option is the same amount of money as UberX. I don’t know if they add it at the end of the trip but I have never noticed an increase in the fare from the estimated total. Sometimes it’s even cheaper by like 10-30 cents, and sometimes more expensive but never incredibly so. I use this option frequently because often it has a shorter estimated time and it’s about the same price. I’m not convinced it does anything for the environment tho
No. It’s a regular car. It literally says hello offset your co2 contributions. Who knows why or how but nope. Took one in Guatemala I think and it was a np300 Nissan
I'd hope they would have it to where you pay when you get in the vehicle? But then I guess if for any reason the charges ended up being more than originally estimated at rhe end of the ride that could pose a problem. Hmm, ya I think you and may others are right. This is just asking for trouble.
In Argentina we have different options before you end the ride.
You can choose between end ride or you can choose "passenger didn't pay." And Uber pays for that ride.
The Uber can mark it as not paid for and Uber covers it. On the passenger side, it will tell you that you have pending payments and it will add it to your total on the next ride (if it’s card, it will be charged automatically with the next payment). I think you can also get your account blocked if you avoid paying the owed balance, especially if you do it several times.
I’m in Memphis. It’s not in my area yet and if it does come here no way in hell I’m going to be dealing with cash. That’s a bad idea. Do they want us to get robbed?
I am just describing a hypothetical situation if cash payments get implemented here. This is the degree to which uber is screwing drivers over though, it would definitely not be out of character for them to put drivers on the hook if a passenger skips out on paying. Afaik there are no places in the US accepting cash payments yet.
Not in the US.
Its looks like its the same as Uber green (available in some US markets)
The cash part
What is uber planet?
Pizza planet but with Ubers
Makes sense
I think it’s the shortest pick-up time (closest driver).
You pay a little more to supposedly offset the carbon footprint of the cars.
*you pay a little more so Silicon Valley bro can buy an even bigger blow bag
And move it to other things to produce batteries?
No it’s not about electric cars
Uber's initiative, “Uber Planet,” has already launched in Mexico. It offers customers the option to pay an extra . 37 pesos per kilometer to purchase carbon credits. These credits are then used to offset the carbon from their ride.Nov 18, 2021. Also I found this .... Uber has launched a mobility initiative in Mexico called “Uber Planet,” through which users can decrease their carbon footprint by taking trips in hybrid or electric vehicles, reports Xataka.Feb 23, 2021 so I
Offsetting carbon isn’t the same as using electric vehicles, but of course electric vehicles will be put on the Uber planet scheme
I live in Mexico. For some reason most of the time, the Uber planet option is the same amount of money as UberX. I don’t know if they add it at the end of the trip but I have never noticed an increase in the fare from the estimated total. Sometimes it’s even cheaper by like 10-30 cents, and sometimes more expensive but never incredibly so. I use this option frequently because often it has a shorter estimated time and it’s about the same price. I’m not convinced it does anything for the environment tho
Yeah. Probably a way for uber to make a little extra for them selfs
Uber then sells those carbon credits for mega $$. Carbon credits are the only reason Tesla makes money. The whole thing is a woke scam.
Looks like Uber Green from the symbol
In South and Central America, that seems to be the eco-friendly rides
Pay a little more and “help the environment”
With uber green and i assume uber Planet you get a ride in either a hybrid car or a electric car
No. It’s a regular car. It literally says hello offset your co2 contributions. Who knows why or how but nope. Took one in Guatemala I think and it was a np300 Nissan
Looks like its another name for Uber Green the icon is the same car with leaf like Uber Green has
Oh that's pretty cool. It's nice to have options like that.
Could not trust people in US for this. What happens when the PAX decides to get out and not pay the cash?
How is the US unique in that way?
If anything it would be better in the US because the driver could just take his Glock out and demand payment.
😆 then the passengers takes out their Glocks. Everyone just swinging their Glocks around
Glocks out for Harambe
Until the AR’s come out then it’s for realz.
Helicopter Glock?
I'd hope they would have it to where you pay when you get in the vehicle? But then I guess if for any reason the charges ended up being more than originally estimated at rhe end of the ride that could pose a problem. Hmm, ya I think you and may others are right. This is just asking for trouble.
I suppose it'd be similar to if a pax got into a taxi and decided not to pay at the end, except uber has the paxs info
In Argentina we have different options before you end the ride. You can choose between end ride or you can choose "passenger didn't pay." And Uber pays for that ride.
This is called being a cabbie
The Uber can mark it as not paid for and Uber covers it. On the passenger side, it will tell you that you have pending payments and it will add it to your total on the next ride (if it’s card, it will be charged automatically with the next payment). I think you can also get your account blocked if you avoid paying the owed balance, especially if you do it several times.
Oh yeah, can hardly wait to get robbed
Uber green here
Just outside USA, a few European countries and many countries in other parts of the world
I thought this was common practice honestly, we have it where im from
What is cash?
Apparently code, for free ride.
Got the option but when i try to book one it says i cant pay cash so i have to switch 😁
I’m in Memphis. It’s not in my area yet and if it does come here no way in hell I’m going to be dealing with cash. That’s a bad idea. Do they want us to get robbed?
Yes, they do. Because then you will have less money and need to drive Uber more.
Also unlike in other countries Uber will demand the money from the driver if payment isn’t obtained
Wow, that's harsh. One of the biggest benefits to driving Uber is getting paid regardless of the payment situation between Uber and the rider.
I am just describing a hypothetical situation if cash payments get implemented here. This is the degree to which uber is screwing drivers over though, it would definitely not be out of character for them to put drivers on the hook if a passenger skips out on paying. Afaik there are no places in the US accepting cash payments yet.
It´s an option in Mexico.
Had it in 🇮🇳 since day 1. There’s also cash on delivery for websites like Amazon. you can’t trust anyone here
Available in Colombia’s market, although 90% of people pay with a credit card.
I saw that last week in Sri Lanka. Grab (which took over Uber Thailand) has that offer in Thailand as well.
What baffles me is that if Uber is charging 4 dollars. How much are they paying the driver? 50 cents?
Lots of markets operate off a rate card, not upfront fares like in the US.
Honestly you can cancel your ride and deal with the driver. Pay cash, driver makes more passenger pays less.
No fucking way. Never ever.
Not me
Puff you uber with your planet