Multi-mobility app Free Now has reported increased demand from customers for hybrid or electric taxis.
Through the ECO booking option on the app, customers can choose a more sustainable transport option at no extra cost.
"Since launching our ECO booking option last year, we have seen a significant increase in demand for this service in Dublin, Cork, Limerick and Galway," said Fiona Brady, Head of Public Affairs and Operations at Free Now.
Ms Brady said the over 600% surge in bookings is driven by the increased availability of hybrid and EVs on their app, as well as the growing demand for more sustainable options from passengers.
The company aims for half of their vehicles to be fully electric by 2025 - and to be the first mobility platform in Europe to reach net-zero emissions by 2030.
Free Now has added over 600 EVs to its fleet since the start of last year, with a third of its vehicles now electric or hybrid.
The company expects to have 1,120 EVs on the road by the end of 2022.
"Supporting the national effort to develop a more sustainable transport system across Ireland is a crucial part of our agenda and the success of the ECO booking and the increased electrification of our fleet is another milestone in helping us reach our sustainability targets," Ms Brady said.
She said the company is working closely with their driver partners to support them in making the switch to electric.
"Last year we invested €6 million to help taxi drivers across the country purchase home chargers for EVs and this year we are hosting EV roadshows across the country to educate drivers on the benefits of switching to electric," she said.
