The firm, already well known for its sometimes controversial ride-hailing service, partnered with Thames Clipper in 2020 and transports around 10,000 passengers a day.

From today, the first of three new zero-emission ferries takes to the waves in central London.

The ‘Earth Clipper’ achieves an almost 90 per cent reduction in CO2e compared with running solely on conventional diesel, Uber said. The hybrid boat will operate solely on battery power while transporting commuters and sightseers through the centre of the capital, between Tower and Battersea Power Station piers.

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It will then recharge while using biofueled power outside central London. It’s claimed this offers an emissions reduction of 16.5 per cent compared with running on biofuel alone throughout all parts of the...