Wait a few more minutes for an electric Uber, says firm’s boss | BBC News

People waiting for an Uber should be patient enough to wait a few minutes longer for an electric car, the boss of the ride-hailing firm has said. "A couple of minutes isn't going to kill anyone," Dara Khosrowshahi told the BBC in an interview. Uber is rolling out new options to encourage customers to choose electric rides, but at the same time he says governments should be doing more to support sales of electric vehicles (EVs). Cheaper, Chinese-made electric vehicles are also "good for the environment" he said. Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/1rbfUog For more news, analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com/news #ElectricCars #Uber #BBCNews