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6 October 2026

BasiGo expands electric bus fleet across sub-Saharan Africa

First reported

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  • BasiGo, an electric vehicle company, is replacing diesel buses with electric models in sub-Saharan African cities.
  • The company uses a pay-as-you-drive payment model, allowing bus operators to afford EVs without large upfront costs.
  • The shift is changing how public transportation operates in the region by reducing reliance on diesel fuel.

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Electric vehicle adoption, public transport, business models for EV affordability, emissions reduction, sub-Saharan Africa