Gogoro has teamed up with Uber Eats Taiwan to introduce a Green Delivery Program. This initiative aims to facilitate and incentivize Uber Eats delivery partners to transition to electric scooters, making the switch more accessible and economical.
The two-year alliance is valued at almost $30 million, with contributions from both companies. Delivery partners will benefit from discounts on new Gogoro Smartscooters as well as access to battery changing programs under this initiative. Incentives will also be granted for deliveries performed on Gogoro Smartscooters. Uber Eats predicts that by the end of 2025, the proportion of EV deliveries in Taiwan will have doubled, rising from 20% to a promising 40% of total trips.
Horace Luke, the CEO and founder of Gogoro, highlighted the significance of this collaboration in addressing the pressing need for cleaner urban transportation. He emphasized that empowering delivery riders to adopt smart, sustainable electric transportation can significantly expedite positive environmental impacts within cities.
Chai Lee, General Manager of Uber Eats Taiwan, expressed a commitment to facilitating a seamless and affordable transition for delivery partners toward electric scooters. Recognizing the enthusiastic reception of Gogoro’s EV scooters and battery-swapping tech among delivery partners, Lee emphasized the program’s potential to enhance air quality across Taiwan, aligning with Uber Eats’ global objective of achieving emissions-free deliveries by 2040.
This collaborative endeavor demonstrates Gogoro and Uber Eats’ increased commitment to promoting a more sustainable future for Taiwan. Earlier this year, the corporations offered discounted pricing efforts, which were quickly adopted by delivery partners.
Gogoro’s research highlights the significant impact of two-wheel EV adoption, particularly in regions such as Asia and Africa where two and three-wheelers are the predominant forms of transportation and delivery. The displacement of oil by two and three-wheel EVs is five times that of four-wheel passenger EVs. With regulatory backing, changing consumer acceptance, battery technology breakthroughs, and enticing car models, the trend of adopting two and three-wheel EVs is likely to gain traction, greatly contributing to sustainability efforts.