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Diesel buses are the backbone of public transport in African countries, accounting for nearly 60% of all passenger trips. Yet the continent’s more than one million diesel buses emit an estimated one gigatonne of CO₂ every year. In Kenya, replacing just one diesel bus with an electric alternative can reduce carbon emissions by over 50 tonnes annually. BasiGo is building a scalable, all-electric bus ecosystem to power a cleaner, more sustainable public transport future. With more than 90% of Kenya’s electricity generated from renewable sources, BasiGo’s buses operate with virtually zero emissions. Already, more than 800 bus operators have made reservations with us. url-shortener.me/74TF
Nairobi is swapping its diesel buses for electric
Private minibuses called matatus are the main mode of public transport in Nairobi. Most matatus are old, diesel-powered and inefficient and 60% of the city’s population rely on them to get around. Ele...
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