Top Electric Bus Companies in Kenya, Routes And How to book Them in 2024
Kenya has taken significant steps in its transition to clean energy by introducing electric buses. This article will provide detailed information on the best electric buses in Kenya, their routes, and how to book them in 2024. We will also discuss the companies behind these electric buses and the government's efforts to switch to clean energy.
Kenya is one of the leading countries in Africa to embrace clean energy solutions. The country has received fifteen electric buses from BYD Automotive, the largest manufacturer of electric vehicles in the world. These buses are part of the country's effort to phase out gasoline and petrol-powered Public Service Vehicles (PSVs) and transition to clean energy. Introducing electric buses in Kenya is a significant milestone towards the government's goal of reducing carbon emissions by 30% by 2030.
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Roam Electric Buses
Roam Motors is one of the two Kenyan EV companies that have launched electric buses. Roam unveiled a 77-seater electric mass transit bus named "Roam Rapid" in 2022. The bus has a 384 kWh battery, giving it a range of 360 kilometers and a top speed of 70 kilometers per hour. Roam Rapid runs along Mombasa Road, Waiyaki Way, and the Thika Superhighway.
Routes
Roam Rapid electric buses run on various routes in Kenya, including:
• Mombasa Road
• Waiyaki Way
• Thika Superhighway
Booking
To book a ride on Roam Rapid electric buses, passengers can visit the Roam Motors website or download the Roam app on their mobile devices. Passengers can choose their preferred pick-up and drop-off points, select their seats, and make payments online.
BasiGo Electric Buses
BasiGo is the second Kenyan EV company that has launched an electric bus. The company introduced a 25-seater electric bus in 2022. The bus, designed and assembled with BYD Automotive parts, has a 250-kilometer range and a recharging period of fewer than four hours. Buyers of the BasiGo electric bus will be subjected to a daily subscription fee of Sh20 per kilometer, covering the cost of leasing the battery, nightly charging at a BasiGo depot, and service and maintenance for the buses.
Routes
BasiGo electric buses run on various routes in Kenya, including:
• City center to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
• Eastlands routes
Booking
To book a ride on BasiGo electric buses, passengers can visit the BasiGo website or download the BasiGo app on their mobile devices. Passengers can choose their preferred pick-up and drop-off points, select their seats, and make payments online.
SuperMetro Electric Buses
SuperMetro is a Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer that partnered with Kenyan firms to introduce electric buses in Kenya. The company has unveiled a 37-seater electric bus that will run on Kenyan roads. The SuperMetro electric bus ranges up to 300 kilometers and can reach a top speed of 80 kilometers per hour.
Routes
SuperMetro electric buses will run on various routes in Kenya, including:
• Nairobi-Mombasa route
• Nairobi-Kisumu route
• Nairobi-Nakuru route
Booking
To book a ride on SuperMetro electric buses, passengers can visit the SuperMetro website or download the SuperMetro app on their mobile devices. Passengers can choose their preferred pick-up and drop-off points, select their seats, and make payments online.
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