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Electric mobility firm BasiGo Ltd has kicked off a pilot program to test electric matatus on inter-city routes, as part of a broader effort to advance green transportation across Kenya.
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During the launch in Nyahururu town—BasiGo’s first pilot outside Nairobi—Managing Director Moses Nderitu announced the company’s plan to introduce over 1,000 electric public transport vehicles if the pilot proves successful.
The move is being recognized as a significant step toward reducing carbon emissions and integrating clean energy into Kenya’s public transport system.
The pilot is being implemented in collaboration with 4NTE SACCO and Manchester Travellers Coach SACCO. It signals a shift toward electric mobility along regional routes that have traditionally been served by diesel-powered vehicles.
BasiGo’s electric vans, capable of traveling up to 300 kilometers on a full charge, will operate on key routes including Nyahururu–Nyeri, Nyahururu–Nairobi, Nyahururu–Nakuru, and Thika–Nairobi.
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According to 4NTE SACCO Chairman Wilfred Kimotho, two electric vans have already been deployed for a three-month trial period. If the trial is successful, additional vehicles will be ordered.
To support the initiative, a fast-charging station has been set up in Nyahururu—strategically positioned for vehicles operating on the surrounding routes. Another charging point is located in Thika. The vehicles can be fully recharged in just 1.5 hours.
Kenya is steadily moving towards adopting electric vehicles in the public transport sector, with companies like BasiGo and Roam at the forefront. This shift is aimed at creating a cleaner, more efficient, and environmentally friendly transit system, especially in urban centers like Nairobi.
