Vancouver, British Columbia – Vancouverites could have a greener way of getting around the city thanks to a recent partnership between Toyota and Lyft that will see more hydrogen-powered Mirai sedans being used for ridesharing.
Lyft drivers in the city will be able to rent one of 24 Mirais for $198 per week.
Lyft said the partnership is part of its efforts to switch every vehicle on its platform to zero emissions by 2030.
Hydrogen produces no greenhouse gas emissions at the tailpipe when burned in a fuel cell to power a vehicle.
“Everybody who sits in the back seat of [a Mirai] is going to be able to learn a little bit more about hydrogen technology. There’s no way that we could do that on our own,” said Stephen Beatty, Toyota Canada’s corporate vice president.
