Like many parts of Africa, motorcycles are the most popular form of transportation among Rwanda’s 13.3 million people. Whether they’re commuting to work or school, transporting jugs of water from the local taps, or just running everyday errands, people on “motos” can be found zipping up and down most busy … [continued]
CFAO Mobility in Rwanda has just launched East Africa’s first BYD car dealership in Kigali. The showroom is located in the Kicuriko district, which covers 330 square kilometers. The Atto 3 electric SUV will be available in the Rwanda market immediately, followed by the Dolphin and Dolphin Mini (BYD Seagull) … [continued]
BasiGo, an e-mobility company that is working on bringing the future of clean, electric public transport to sub-Saharan Africa, recently announced that its first two electric buses designated for Rwanda, BasiGo’s second market in East Africa, have arrived and are now their way to Kigali, Rwanda. Headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, … [continued]
Kenyan startup BasiGo’s innovative Pay-As-You-Drive model, which lowers the barriers to entry for operators to get brand new electric buses, has helped unlock a pathway to accelerating the adoption of electric buses in Africa. Here is a summary of BasiGo’s Pay-As-You-Drive program: A single daily subscription fee charged per km … [continued]
Nairobi-based electric bus pioneer BasiGo has made a second entry into the African market with the launch of BasiGo Rwanda Ltd., a new entity focused on electrifying the public transport system in Rwanda. BasiGo has partnered with AC Mobility, Rwanda’s provider of automated fare collection systems for public transport. It’s really … [continued]
We in very developed nations often forget that much of the world doesn’t have electricity, and other places don’t have very reliable electricity. There are many solar startups and nonprofit organizations out there doing what they can to help bring electricity to more of the world, and especially to bring … [continued]
Dr Hannah Ritchie of Our World in Data asserts that the rapidity of change will enable us to avoid the worst of the climate catastrophe that is currently building. In a recent Fully Charged podcast, she reiterated what others have said: eating a plant-based diet, using renewable energy, having no car … [continued]
The motorcycle sector in Africa is one of the largest vehicle segments on the continent. There are over 27 million ICE motorbikes registered across Africa, with around 80% of them used in the motorcycle taxi industry. Many operators in this industry face rising costs and dwindling profits due to high … [continued]
The transport sector in a lot of African countries is unfortunately not inclusive. It leaves the majority of the population who live in rural areas without access to reliable transport services. This is a major impediment to their economic empowerment. The agricultural sector, which is a big employer on the … [continued]
Africa hosts an estimated 27 million motorbikes (motos), out of which 80% is estimated to be used for commercial taxi service. All these motos have the potential to soon be riding on electricity! The motorcycle sector has been getting attention when it comes to electrification due to the large addressable … [continued]
