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Public transit is driving EV sector growth in Kenya ⚡ 🚌 🇰🇪

Public transit is driving EV sector growth in Kenya ⚡ 🚌 🇰🇪

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The public transit sector in Kenya is driving the country’s electric vehicle adoption as global calls for a switch to sustainable transport continue. For the first time last year, commercial electric mass transport buses were deployed to various routes across Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, marking the beginning of the transition from fossil fuel vehicles for some public bus operators. This came after electric motorcycle taxis, locally known as bodaboda, had already made inroads into the popular two-wheel public transport segment.

The public transit sector in Kenya is driving the country's electric vehicle (EV) adoption, with startups leading the way in producing electric motorcycles and buses. Commercial electric mass transport buses have been deployed in Nairobi, marking the transition from fossil fuel vehicles for some public bus operators. Electric motorcycle taxis (bodabodas) have also gained popularity in the two-wheel public transport segment. Startups like BasiGo and Roam are actively involved in the production of EV buses and motorcycles, aiming to cater to the public transit sector's needs. The Kenyan government has implemented tax incentives and exemptions to support the EV industry. Kenya's EV market focuses mainly on motorcycles, with startups building charging infrastructure to encourage adoption. Kenya's renewable energy sources and the rising fuel prices contribute to the growing interest in sustainable electric transportation.


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