The One Less Car trial comes at a time when the average monthly cost of vehicle ownership in the U.S. is more than $1,000The One Less Car trial comes at a time when the average monthly cost of vehicle ownership in the U.S. is more than $1,000. This is driven by"record new vehicle prices and a 90% increase in finance rates", according to Uber cited these costs — along with traffic and pollution — as the reason for the trial and said it hopes to promote a"car-light lifestyle.
Alternate transportation options include walking, public transit, Lime e-bikes and e-scooters, car rentals and rideshare. The $1,000 payment will come in the form of $500 in Uber Cash that can be used for Uber Rides and Lime e-bikes and e-scooters, a $200 voucher for car rentals or carshare and $300 for other transportation modes, such as public transit. Participants will also get a free one-month Uber One membership.being able to replace the majority of their car journeys with alternative modes of transportation. Walking increased by 75%, while cycling and rideshare increased by four to five times.