Rwanda is to receive its first set of electric buses later this year for pilot testing with Kigali transport operators. The partnership will make electric buses affordable and accessible to Rwandan bus operating companies through BasiGo’s Pay-As-You-Drive financing model. Kenya: More electric buses for Nairobi’s public transport fleetBasiGo has partnered with AC Mobility, Rwanda’s provider of automated fare collection systems for public transport. The partnership will deliver electric buses to Kigali transport operators by October through BasiGo’s innovative Pay-As-You-Drive financing model. Electric buses to help overhaul Rwanda’s public transport system“Electric buses will be more cost-effective for operators while also dramatically reducing air pollution and CO 2 emissions.

Source: The North Africa Journal August 10, 2023 15:15 UTC