{"id":48563,"date":"2023-07-28T08:25:53","date_gmt":"2023-07-28T08:25:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/first-batch-of-electric-buses-expected-in-kigali-within-three-months\/"},"modified":"2023-07-29T09:22:10","modified_gmt":"2023-07-29T09:22:10","slug":"first-batch-of-electric-buses-expected-in-kigali-within-three-months","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/first-batch-of-electric-buses-expected-in-kigali-within-three-months\/","title":{"rendered":"First batch of electric buses expected in Kigali in three months"},"content":{"rendered":"

BasiGo has partnered with AC Mobility, Rwanda\u2019s provider of automated fare collection systems for public transport. The partnership will deliver electric buses to Kigali transport operators by October of this year through BasiGo\u2019s innovative Pay-As-You-Drive financing model. <\/p>\n

Commenting on the partnership, BasiGo Chief Executive Officer and Co-founder, Jit Bhattacharya said: \u201cRwanda has led the way in creating an enabling ecosystem for E-mobility. BasiGo is proud to be partnering with AC Mobility, a technology leader in Rwanda\u2019s transport sector, to help accelerate the transition to electrified public transport. Electric buses will be more cost-effective for operators while also dramatically reducing air pollution and CO2 emissions. Through our Pay-As-You-Drive model, we are excited to bring a complete E-Bus solution to make electric buses accessible and convenient for all bus operators in Rwanda.\u201d<\/p>\n

On her part, Clare Akamanzi, Chief Executive Officer, Rwanda Development Board (RDB) said: \u201cIn line with RDB\u2019s mandate to fast-track private-sector economic development in Rwanda, we welcome the BasiGo \u2013 AC Mobility partnership to bring electric bus technology to Kigali bus operators as a cost-effective and sustainable alternative to diesel buses. This partnership of public transport technology providers in the region will accelerate decarbonization of the sector in Rwanda while also alleviating the current public transport shortage. RDB is intentional in its support towards this investment and growing a thriving market for electric mobility solutions in Rwanda.\u201d<\/p>\n

Jones Kizihira, Chief Executive Officer, AC Mobility Rwanda expressed delight for the partnership with BasiGo to drive Rwanda\u2019s public bus electrification. <\/p>\n

“The country has recorded rapid transformation, creating a need for a more robust and cost effective public transport system. The electric buses will help ease the cost burden of public bus transporters and advance Rwanda\u2019s transition to clean mobility. We look forward to leveraging BasiGo\u2019s experience and network to build a strong electric bus business in Rwanda,\u201d he noted. <\/p>\n

The Government of Rwanda recently announced an initiative to rapidly scale the size of Kigali\u2019s public transport fleet while also aiming to convert 20% of the public bus fleet to electric by 2030.<\/p>\n

Founded in 2021, BasiGo has led the introduction of electric buses in Nairobi\u2019s public transport fleet. BasiGo has sold 19 Electric Buses to public transport operators in Nairobi and has secured reservations for over 100 additional buses. BasiGo electric buses have driven over 460,000 kilometers and carried over 580,000 passengers. BasiGo has also deployed Kenya\u2019s first DC fast charging stations for electric buses.<\/p>\n

BasiGo offers electric buses to private bus operators through a mileage-based leasing model called Pay-As-You-Drive, which makes electric buses affordable for private bus operators to purchase and use.<\/p>\n

{{About BasiGo}}<\/p>\n

BasiGo is an e-mobility company bringing the future of clean, electric public transport to sub-Saharan Africa. Headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, the company offers state-of-the-art electric buses along with charging and maintenance services for public service bus operators. BasiGo makes electric buses affordable to operators through an innovative financing model called \u201cPay-As-You-Drive\u201d which makes the upfront cost of their electric bus competitive with diesel diesel buses. In 2022, BasiGo became the first company to pilot test electric buses in Nairobi. <\/p>\n

{{About AC Mobility Rwanda}}<\/p>\n

AC Mobility Rwanda is a leading provider of smart and interactive transport solutions in Africa cities, bringing efficient cashless payment systems to the mostly informal cash-based public transport system in emerging African cities. AC Mobility is currently operational in Kigali, Rwanda.<\/p>\n

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