CleanTechnica EVs

JUNE 22, 2022

Kenya’s motorcycle industry is booming, buoyed by the ever growing motorcycle taxi (Boda Boda) industry. There are over 2 million motorcycles registered in Kenya.

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CleanTechnica EVs

MAY 9, 2022

Small 14- to 35-seater minibus taxis, known as matatus, play a major role in providing transport services for urban commutes in Kenya. Estimates put Kenya’s minibus and bus fleet at just over 100,000 vehicles. Matatu is Swahili for the number three. It is believed the name stuck from the 1970s when the fare was 3p. […].

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CleanTechnica EVs

AUGUST 24, 2023

There has been a lot of attention on electrifying the motorcycle industry on the African continent. There are over 27 million ICE motorbikes registered across Africa, with around 80% of them used in the motorcycle taxi industry. […]

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 7, 2024

In addition to India, Uber is testing its flexible pricing model, Flex, in various other markets around the world, such as Lebanon, Kenya, and Latin America. Uber is testing other new services in India, such as Uber Taxis in Mumbai and a Wait & Save model in Mumbai, Guwahati, and Chandigarh.

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Cars That Think

AUGUST 18, 2022

But some of the current EV models aren’t a good fit for owners who can’t wait around for hours for their batteries to charge, such as taxi drivers, delivery people, and ride-hailing services. One startup trying to solve this problem is ARC Ride , in Nairobi, Kenya. ARC Ride is also installing battery-swapping stations around the city.

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