Rwanda : introduction of electric public buses to push for green transport

The Kigali city authorities in partnership with BasiGo, a Kenyan based company launched the pilot electric buses in public transport earlier this month, following a similar trial on minibuses which are also plying Kigali streets.

When fully charged the bus can travel 300 kilometers without need to be recharged, with charging points installed at specific spot in Kigali’s Kicukiro district.

The goal is to introduce 200 buses on the streets of Kigali, within 18 months each with capacity to carry 70 passengers, according to officials.