Uber opens a pub called The 55k Tonnes

By Evie Moysen on Tuesday, October 8, 2024

Uber launches London’s first carbon-negative pub, in an effort to showcase their commitment to sustainability.

To celebrate the 55,000 tonnes of carbon Uber has saved from London’s streets since 2021, the brand has opened a pub where drinkers are encouraged to generate electricity whilst sipping in the saddle!

The pub will exclusively stock carbon-neutral pints from Gipsy Hill, whilst the bikes use Pavegen technology to show how green power can be generated and to highlight how kinetic technology can be used to create renewable energy in everyday life.

The campaign also aims to encourage users to use Uber Green, its electric-only option as only 30% of all journeys in London are in an electric vehicle.

“We have worked with suppliers who operate at a carbon neutral/negative level and have kept this front of mind during the production of all elements, from the pot plants we have selected to the recyclable materials we’re using. The carbon footprint of the pub has also been offset to higher levels than carbon accrued, making it carbon-negative.”