To encourage ride-sharing drivers to offer “green” rides, Lyft is offering its drivers in Portland, Oregon free electric vehicle charging.
Starting in July, drivers who use plug-in hybrid or all-electric vehicles on the Lyft platform can use Portland General Electric charging stations — at no cost. There are currently five stations across the region, each capable of charging six vehicles at a time with four DC fast chargers and two Level 2 chargers.
Normally, pricing starts at $3 for a two-hour Level 2 charging session (those provide a slower charge) and there’s a $25 per month unlimited charging option, but Lyft will give drivers free access to the electric juice. Read more…
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