Rideshare Drivers
Best Practices for Gig Drivers’ Transition to EVs
Gig drivers travel significantly more miles than the average driver. While EVs offer financial and environmental benefits, high upfront costs and financing challenges often stand in the way for these contract workers. Forth’s latest report highlights strategies to overcome these barriers and support gig drivers in making the transition to cleaner, more cost-effective transportation.
Portland Electric Ways to Work
Learn about how Metropolitan Family Service may be able to help you qualify for a low-interest loan through their Portland Electric Ways to Work program if you live in the Portland Metropolitan area.
TNC Driver Studies
Forth gathers data on rideshare and delivery drivers in various cities and regions. As high-mileage drivers, they benefit greatly from lower fuel and maintenance costs with EVs, and the switch has an exponentially positive impact on reducing climate pollution.
Contact Forth Program Manager Ian Sergeant at electrifyrideshare@forthmobility.org for more information about the studies.
Seattle Transportation Network Companies Driver Study
Forth and the Port of Seattle are working together to help educate rideshare drivers at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) about the benefits of EVs, with DC fast chargers coming to the SEA transportation network companies (TNC) staging lot in 2025.
Forth will survey SEA’s predominantly low-income, BIPOC and immigrant driver communities to ensure their specific needs are addressed in the EV transition. The Port of Seattle will provide translated materials in multiple languages to support accessibility and inclusivity for all drivers.
WestSmart Intermountain West Gig Driver EV Study
Forth surveyed and collected data on rideshare and delivery drivers in several major cities throughout the Intermountain West. The goal of this study is to measure the charging needs of Transport Network Companies (TNC) drivers in the transition to electrified transportation.
Cities included in the study are Portland, Phoenix, Las Vegas and Salt Lake City. Forth has gained interesting insights in the outreach and will begin the reporting phase of the study with the webinar "Key Findings from the WestSmart Gig Driver EV Study" on October 29, 2024. The Department of Energy-funded study is managed by Rocky Mountain Power. Forth has been a subrecipient of the grant.
Electric Vehicle Models
Electric Vehicle Models (EVs)
Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle Models (PHEVs)
EVs and PHEVs Under $35,000
Driver Testimonials
We spoke with rideshare and delivery drivers who have switched to electric cars to hear about the experiences. Guess what? They love it! Click the links below for quick videos from these electric drivers!
Courtney
Courtney has been driving electric for almost three years.
Why she started driving electric
The experience of driving electric
How riders respond
What she loves about her car's features
Kamasu
Kamasu loves driving electric.
The savings are great
The driving experience
The ease of charging
A nearly maintenance-free car
Sean
Sean is an EV Ambassador
Charging
Maintenance
Delivery During Covid
Nissan Leaf Features
Rebates
Profits Up. Expenses Down.
Bottom line, your next car purchase has to pencil out. Sure, electric cars cost less to charge than filling up at the tank, but how much do you really save?
60% LOWER FUEL COST
.99 cents of electric charging goes about the same distance as one gallon of gas.
TAX & DEALER INCENTIVES
With federal and state tax breaks, plus rebates from the manufacturer, you could save up to $10,000
ALMOST ZERO UPKEEP
Fewer parts could save you hundreds or even thousands in annual maintenance.
Resources
Help Request Pages:
Lyft’s Latest on COVID-19
One Fair Wage: Emergency Coronavirus Tipped and Service Worker Support Fund
EVgo Offers Special Charging Discounts
Incentives & Savings
Charge Your Ride
Rideshare Driving in an EV: A Guide To Getting Started
What Happens When You Drive a Chevy Bolt For Rideshare