BasiGo, a Kenyan-based electric bus supplier, is expanding its operations to Rwanda with the launch of BasiGo Rwanda. The company has partnered with AC Mobility, Rwanda’s provider of automated fare collection systems for public transport, to deliver 200 electric buses to bus operators in Rwanda by the end of 2024. The first electric buses for the capital, Kigali, are expected to be delivered in October 2023.
BasiGo has received a grant of USD 1.5 million from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to support its electric bus pilot program in Kigali. The pilot program will see BasiGo’s electric buses deployed across various routes in Kigali in partnership with prominent bus operators, including Kigali Bus Service, Royal Express, and Volcano. The goal of the program is to test the cost-effectiveness and operational viability of electric public transport in the city.
https://logistafrica.com/en/2023/11/09/basigo-expands-to-rwanda-with-electric-bus-pilot-program/
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Glad to see BasiGo extending its services to Rwanda
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EV's to the ends of our universe. This is a commendable progress.
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@george_kariuki very impressive 👏
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Great commitments by BasiGo
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@grace_njeri_804 kudos to Basingo
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BasiGo, the Kenyan electric bus supplier, is extending its reach to Rwanda with the launch of BasiGo Rwanda in collaboration with AC Mobility. The company plans to deliver 200 electric buses to Rwanda by the end of 2024, with the initial fleet expected in Kigali by October 2023. Supported by a USD 1.5 million grant from USAID, BasiGo's electric bus pilot program aims to test the cost-effectiveness and operational viability of electric public transport in Kigali. This initiative aligns with broader efforts to promote sustainable transportation solutions and reduce carbon emissions in the fight against climate change.
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@rukia_ahmed_abdi well done basingo
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This is great progress towards transition from fossil fuels to clean transport system
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@johnte_ndeto and a very positive one
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Great move! Will have to use one of this buses to Rwanda!💚💚
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Such initiatives play a crucial role in promoting environmentally conscious practices and fostering a greener, more sustainable future for public transportation.
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Great to see them expanding! 👏
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@sarah_chabane_874 so encouraging
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This is very remarkable work by BasiGo
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Good recommendable work BasiGo ✍️
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Commendable job BasiGo
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this is amazing
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Good job BasiGo for the commendable work
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@bill_faint 🤔???????????? Plz erase this
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Congratulations to BasiGo for investing in the noble course to aid in the transition to electric transportation.