This new entity will be focused on electrifying the public transport system in Rwanda. The Government of Rwanda said earlier this year that it intends to scale the size of Kigali’s public transport fleet rapidly while also aiming to convert 20% of the public bus fleet to electric by 2030. Bigger roll-out of electric buses planned for Kigali over next two yearsThe pilot electric buses will be operated by Kigali Bus Service, Royal Express and Volcano. AC Mobility will be responsible for the Tap-and-Go fare collection system which is already in use in the majority of Kigali’s public transport buses. “Rwanda is facing combined pressures from rising fuel prices and an urgent need for more public transport buses in Kigali.

Source: The North Africa Journal November 10, 2023 13:11 UTC