Most African households cannot afford to buy a car, or even rent one. Moreover, electric scooters are more likely to be a more viable mode of transport. It is also extremely convenient that electric bikes and scooters take up less space in a parking lot. Launched in 2017, Guraride, a Rwanda-based green e-mobility company, enables customers to choose their favourite ride by combining in an app the accessibility to electric scooters, bikesharing, and smart bikes. Compared to other African countries, Rwanda has more easily implemented the concept of public bike share as cycling is a national pride.

Source: The North Africa Journal December 20, 2020 10:51 UTC