Move EU

Move EU welcomes the European Commission’s Communication on Decarbonising Corporate Fleets as a positive step toward supporting the transition to zero-emission mobility. As the voice of Europe’s leading ride-hailing platforms, we encourage measures that help ride-hailing drivers in progressively transitioning to zero-emission vehicles.

It is important to focus on what matters the most to ride-hailing drivers looking into zero emission vehicles; many professional drivers leasing or purchasing vehicles struggle with limited EV availability and affordability, as well as appropriate charging infrastructure where drivers live, and work. Addressing these challenges requires financial assistance, investment in charging infrastructure, and operational incentives to ensure an inclusive and effective transition. Given that ride-hailing fleets are largely made up of individuals and SMEs operating in countries with varying levels of electrification, tailored support is essential.

Move EU welcomes the suggested actions to accelerate the EV transition of our sector:

• Charging availability: The focus on improving charging infrastructure, both at public locations and in residential areas, is a prerequisite for ride-hailing drivers, especially those in suburban areas. The need for more slow chargers for overnight charging and fast-charging hubs in urban centers remains critical to ensuring that professional drivers can maximise their working hours.
  
  
• Operational incentives: We strongly welcome provisions that allow zero-emission urban mobility service fleets to use dedicated lanes and access priority parking. These measures will significantly enhance the attractiveness of EV adoption by improving efficiency and reducing lost time in congested areas. This must ensure equal access to taxi and PHV drivers.
  
  
• Financial and fiscal incentives: The Communication rightly acknowledges the importance of fiscal incentives, but we urge Member States to ensure that financial support mechanisms are targeted and inclusive of ride-hailing drivers, many of whom face financial barriers to purchasing new EVs, or are restricted by other requirements when it comes to purchasing vehicles.

Creating a well-functioning market for ride-hailing everywhere in Europe can increase driver income and help cover the cost of the transition. Rethinking rules that make ride-hailing less efficient such as minimum waiting times, the return to the garage rule, or restrictive vehicle requirements should also be part of Europe’s approach in reducing emissions in urban transport. Move EU has gathered these outdated rules in a memo from February 2025.

We look forward to engaging with policymakers to ensure that the upcoming legislative proposal builds on these principles and creates a fair and effective transition for all urban mobility service fleets.