BasiGo unveils E9 Kubwa electric bus for public transport operators in Nairobi
Date: 2023-08-10
Kenya's Electric bus pioneer, BasiGo has announced the introduction of its
newest electric bus, the E9 Kubwa, which is designed to meet the needs of
Nairobi's public transport operators.
The 9-meter, 100% electric bus has an increased capacity for 36 seated
passengers and 18 standing passengers and is a major step towards
decarbonizing public transport in Nairobi.
BasiGo in a statement on its social media Linkedin platform said “The bus is cleaner, preferred by passengers, and more profitable for bus operators. The first two E9 Kubwa buses are ready in pilot operation with public transport operators in Nairobi, and whiles on the road reduce diesel consumption by approximately 20,000 litres per year and cut carbon emission by 50 tonnes annually thanks to Kenya’s 90% renewable electricity.”
“The E9 Kubwa is the electric bus designed for
Kenya. With each electric bus on the road, we position Kenya as a global leader
in sustainable public transport, creating a greener, more livable planet for
all,” it emphasised.
Founded in 2021, BasiGo has led the introduction of electric buses
in Nairobi’s public transport fleet. BasiGo has sold 19 Electric Buses to
public transport operators in Nairobi and has secured reservations for over 100
additional buses. BasiGo electric buses have driven over 460,000 kilometres and
carried over 580,000 passengers. BasiGo has also deployed Kenya's first DC fast
charging stations for electric buses.
BasiGo offers electric buses to private bus operators through a
mileage-based leasing model called Pay-As-You-Drive, which makes electric buses
affordable for private bus operators to purchase and use.
By: Kanto Okanta
