BasiGo Kenya ๐ฐ๐ช
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We are an African electric mobility startup with a mission to create the future of clean, electric public transportation in Africa.
Nairobi, Kenya
Joined April 2021
Here's our current E-bus routes:.1. Citi Hoppa: CBD-Airport.2. East Shuttle: City Stadium - Dandora.3. Super Metro: CBD - Kikuyu.4. OMA: CBD - CIVO.5. MetroTrans: Kikuyu -CBD - Utawala.6. Embassava: Nyayo & Jacaranda Estates. Track the buses live here:.
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The number of Electric Buses in Kenya keeps growing! Today, we handed @SuperMetro_Ke its first electric bus. The bus will ply the CBD-Kikuyu and CBD Kitengela routes. Tag us when you spot it or take a ride!.#BasiGoMovement #Emobility
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We are all set for the official opening of Kenyaโs first publicly accessible Charging Station ๐๐. #BasiGoMovement
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Kenya are we ready? 15 Electric โก๐ฅ๐ก buses coming to our roads soon. Look out for these state of the art electric buses on your routes.@Ma3Route #BasiGomovement #RideElectric #ElectricVehicles
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We are proud to announce we have been awarded a $1.5 million grant from @USAID to scale clean, green public transport in Rwanda! We are receiving this grant just as our first electric buses for Rwanda have landed in East Africa! Follow us on @basigo_rwanda to track our progress.
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Weโre excited to witness the start of a brighter, cleaner, 100% electric future for transit in Kenya! #BasiGoMovement
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Thank you @Kenya_Ports for your support in receiving this historic shipment of Electric Buses into Kenya! Together, we are welcoming the future of public transport for Kenya that will be powered by 100% domestically produced renewable energy!.
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In case you were wondering how far our electric buses can goโฆwe made it to Naivasha on one charge ๐! Naivasha residents have you spotted our electric bus ๐? @Ma3Route .#BasiGoMovement #100%Electric
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Muraho Rwanda ๐ท๐ผ! We are excited to announce our partnership with @acgrouprw (Tap & Go) to bring Electric Buses to Rwanda ๐๐. Our first E-buses will be arriving in October and will be operated by leading bus operators in Kigali. #BasiGoMovement
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We're thrilled to announceโour electric buses are officially on the road! The #BasiGoMovement is on
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We are proud to bring the #BasiGoMovement to Rwanda ๐ท๐ผ in partnership with @acgrouprw. Rwanda is among the countries creating a thriving environment for e-mobility solutions in Africa ๐๐.
Electric bus firm, BasiGo has partnered with @acgroup to deliver electric buses to Kigali bus operators through an innovative financing model starting this October. Read more #InvestInRwanda | #GreenRwanda ๐ท๐ผ๐ฟ
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Todayโs a historic moment for us! We are excited to be launching the very first 100% electric buses into PSV operations in Kenya! Welcome to the #BasiGoMovement
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Have you spotted our new ๐๐ ๐๐ฎ๐๐ฐ๐ buses?. Today we are proud to introduce our new 36-seat electric bus! We designed these buses for Nairobi with more capacity, more comfort and up to 400 kilometeres per day of operations.
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Making Nairobi City greener one electric bus at a time!.This morning we delivered 4 new electric buses to Embassava Sacco that will be plying the CBD- Jacaranda Estate & CBD-Nyayo Estate routes. #BasiGoMovement #Emobility
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The next generation knows that climate change is here and it affects their future. They are ready for cleaner air and emissions free transport today! #BasiGoSpotted #Kenya #Nairobi
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๐ก๐ฒ๐ ๐ฟ๐ผ๐๐๐ฒ๐ ๐๐ป๐น๐ผ๐ฐ๐ธ๐ฒ๐ฑ! . We are proud to announce the delivery of 5โฃ new BasiGo electric buses to @MetrotransBus which will be plying Kikuyu and Utawala routes @Ma3Route ๐๐.
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To date our buses have driven 626,520 kilometers, mitigated 249.3 tonnes of carbon emissions and avoided 119,068 liters of diesel consumption. We remain committed to accelerating sustainable development in Kenya through electric bus provision for the public transport sector.
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New route unlocked! Two BasiGo electric buses are now operating along the CBD - Buruburu- Civil Servants (CIVO) route ๐. Thank you to OMA SACCO for being a pioneer in clean public transport in Nairobi. Locate the buses live at #BasiGoMovement #Emobility
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Imagine commuting to work in #Nairobi in quiet and comfort, without having to suffer through the smell of diesel exhaust. That future is here! #BasiGoSpotted #emobility
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Lookin' good in the streets of Nairobi. Safari iendelee! #NjiaNiStima #basigomovement . #electricbus
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Great news!!! . We are partnering with the Associated Vehicle Assemblers to assemble our buses in Mombasa, even as demand for electric vehicles is expected to grow in the future โก๏ธ๐ . #BasiGoMovement #Emobility
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Did you know our buses only charge after a distance of 250 km? Ensuring that we cover as much distance, saving as much money and energy as possible. How incredible!. #electricbus #electricbuses #publictransport #sustainability #efficiency #welcometothefuture #reusableenergy
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Embassava Sacco has joined other saccos in leading the electric mobility transition in Kenya. This delivery represents the growing demand for clean electric public transport, which makes our cities more sustainable. #BasiGoMovement #Emobility
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We are officially one of the most promising start-ups in energy and climate tech! We're honoured to be part of the #SET100 List by @StartUpGET , featuring the 100 best global start-ups from the SET Award 2023. #SET23 #BasiGoMovement.
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Meet the faces behind BasiGo! Every week we shall be celebrating the lovely team that work at BasiGo. Today we are proud to shine a light on Evans Koskei who works as a Software Engineering Manager at BasiGo. Here are his sentiments on the e-mobility space.
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We now have 2โฃ new routes in Nairobi! @SuperMetro_Ke will from today operate an electric bus on the CBD-Kikuyu & CBD-Kitengela routes. You can find all our buses through our bus locator: Tag us when you take your first electric bus ride! #BasiGoMovement
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We are honored to have had H.E. @WilliamsRuto tour one of our electric buses during the opening ceremony of the Africa Energy Forum. We are proud to support Kenyaโs sustainability agenda through clean and sustainable public transport ๐๐. @EnergyNet_Ltd #aef23
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We see you CBD traffic, and we are not backing down! This E-Bus burns no diesel so we can do this all day. #BasiGoSpotted
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It's #TimeToSwitch to the #BasiGoMovement. We aim to transform public transportation by providing bus and matatus owners with a cost-effective electric alternative to diesel. #ItMakesCents #NjiaNiStima . #electricbus #electricbuses #publictransport #sustainability #efficiency
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Charging stations such as this reflect the future of an electrified public transit system and address reliable charging infrastructure โ which is a key challenge in implementing electric public transport ๐๐.
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Meet the faces behind BasiGo! Today we spotlight Bertha Mvati โ our Head of Vehicle Asset Finance.
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We are hiring ๐ท๐ผ ! View the vacancies on our jobs portal on
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Our buses have proven to be more energy efficient than ordinary combustion engine vehicles today. We're paving the way for a future of clean, electric transport worldwide. #electricbus #electricbuses #publictransport #sustainability #welcometothefuture #citihoppa #eastshuttle
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The journey of providing the future of clean electric and affordable public transport in Africa starts with replacing a diesel bus with an electric bus ๐๐. We have managed to successfullyย put ๐๐ buses on the road for the last one year. #BasiGoMovement
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Did you know? . Buses account for around 4โฃ0โฃ % of all passenger trips in Africaโs rapidly growing cities. When one diesel bus is replaced with an electric bus in Nairobi, 50 tonnes of CO2 per year are mitigated. #ACS23
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Fuel shortages have currently led to a run on petrol stations across Kenya! Commercial vehicles & Diesel buses are being forced out of service as they can't fill up, meanwhile, the Kenyan grid has a surplus of domestically produced, renewable electricity just waiting to be used.
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We are thrilled to welcome Marian Muthui as our new NPI Program Manager. Marian is formerly the Lead Program Manager at Rivian, one of the worldโs leading electric vehicle companies. #BasiGoMovement
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Is that bus in front of the Naivas electric?!? BasiGo Electric buses can now be spotted around Nairobi! #BasiGoSpotted
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At BasiGo we are making strides in shaping clean public transport in Kenya ๐. Read more in the article below by @CNNAfrica.
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With WiFi and a quiet ride, our e-buses take the evening commute to whole new level of comfort. Today we celebrate 5 months on the road! Thank you Nairobi passengers for joining us on this journey! #BasiGomovement #Nairobi #emobility
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We are proud of our service team for their hard work in ensuring we have electric buses on Kenyan roads. #BasiGoMovement #Emobility
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The price of imported diesel just increased dramatically here in Kenya, directly affecting the business of bus operators. But BasiGo E-Buses use no diesel. We use affordable electricity produced right here in Kenya that is over 90% renewableโฆ.
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Sustainability is at the core of our operations. We recently partnered with @KenyaAirways in The Sustainable Flight Challenge by transporting their in-flight Nairobi to Amsterdam crew to the airport and @Jambojet in ferrying passengers & crew from Nairobi to Mombasa. #Emobility
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Good morning Nairobi! BasiGo is ready for a full day of driving. #BasiGoSpotted #emobility #Kenya #Nairobi
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We are going to make it happen! It will transform Nairobi.
If Nairobi electrified all its buses, we could get rid of two-thirds of city air pollution.โก๏ธ๐๐ณ.@Ke_NaMATA @TransportKE
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โWeโd like to Thank BasiGo for partnering up with us as we evolutionise the transport Industry.โ Rosemary Oduor.Ag. Managing Director and CEO, KPLC. #BasiGoMovement
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Citi Hoppa and East Shuttle are the first two PSV operators who have committed to using electric vehicles in their day-to-day business. These buses will now be able to try out a mobility service operated by BasiGoโs technology in real life settings!. #electricbus #electricbuses
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Our passengers are key to our success and we want to make sure you have a first-class experience on our platform. We constantly seek to improve what we do and how we do it and would love your feedback on how your #BasiGoMovement experience has been so far!
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Our buses can travel 250km on a single charge, with a recharging period of approximately 4 hours.
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Kenya is home to Africaโs largest e-mobility start-up ecosystem and we are proud to be one of the pioneers in the Kenyan e-mobility space. With 8๏ธโฃ5๏ธโฃ% of Kenyaโs energy derived from renewable energy, e-mobility supports efficient transportation, which is one of our key goals โก๏ธ๐.
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Coming soon to your route! .Your commute is about to get better๐.
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Today marks 3 months of BasiGo Electric Buses operating in Nairobi! We have driven over 42k km & carried over 50k passengers! Thank you @HoppaCiti, @EastShuttles & all passengers who have journeyed with us! Together, we have created the future of clean public transport in Kenya!
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#BasiGoMovement If you like cashless, you will LOVE what we have coming next! It will make it even easier to get an E-Bus ride. Stay tuned!.
The embasava electric bus is the best thing ever I'm crying. I've suffered enough with the manyanga ones and has almost made me deaf man. You see this? Anafinya button Mlango inajifunga,jua ikiwaka unarusha curtains,unaenda job kama tourist and the best part? It's cashless๐ญ๐ญ
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We are pleased to announce that we are accepting reservations for the first production units of the 25-seat K6 Electric bus. With a current range of 250km charging range, this is also Kenyaโs first electric bus to offer an innovative subscription-based battery financing plan.
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Save the date ๐! We will be in a panel discussion this evening hosted by @alexmwanzo on @MwangoCapital discussing affordable and clean electric public transport in Kenya ๐๐. Join the discussion on Twitter Spaces via #BasiGoMovement #MwangoSpaces
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We join the globe in commemorating World Electric Vehicle Day ๐๐. Electric Vehicles (EVs) play a crucial role in fighting climate change and at BasiGo we are driving the future of clean, zero-emissions and sustainable transport one e-bus at a time. #WorldEVDay #BasiGoMovement
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Looking back at new e-bus routes we have launched this year in partnership with @SuperMetro_Ke , @MetrotransBus , @oma_servicesltd and @embassava in addition to @HoppaCiti and @EastShuttles who we piloted with in 2022 ๐. Which route would you like us to go to next? Let us know.
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This week we hosted an engaging e-mobility technical training at our Embakasi depot led by Advanced Mobility Africa and @AfricanEv . This is part of our commitment in promoting development the electric mobility ecosystem in Kenya ๐๐. #BasiGoMovement #Emobility
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Our partnership with the Associated Vehicle Assemblers (AVA) in numbers;. โพ๏ธ Over 1๏ธโฃ0๏ธโฃ0๏ธโฃ0๏ธโฃ electric buses to be manufactured in the next 3 years. โพ๏ธ Over 3๏ธโฃ0๏ธโฃ0๏ธโฃ jobs in manufacturing, charging, maintenance and financing. โพ๏ธ 3๏ธโฃ3๏ธโฃ-seater capacity buses to be assembled by AVA.
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Introducing the #K6Electricโit's got all the benefits you'd expect from an electric bus, with one unique new feature: our patented Pay-as-You-Drive. Normally, electric buses come with a high up-front cost due to expensive batteries
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We did it ๐!!! We are honored to have been voted ย Electric Motor Company of the Year in this yearโs Africa Mashariki Transport Awards [@masharikitaward]. Thank you to everyone who supported us! We are proud to #TaketheLead in bringing clean public transport to Africa. #AMTA2023
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We join the globe in marking World Environment Day ๐ข
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More good news as @BasiGoKenya launches two more 100 percent electric buses on Kenyan roads.Once charged can go upto 250km and can operate for 24hrs. @Ma3Route @KenyanTraffic #ElectricVehicles.#goinggreen #smarttransport
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Still on that season of love mood โค๏ธ! Throwback to Valentineโs Day when we handed goodies to our passengers during the handover of the first electric bus to @SuperMetroBuses ๐. #BasiGoMovement #Emobility
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The future is in e-mobility ๐โก๏ธ!. As BasiGo we were part of the E-Mobility Stakeholdersโ Conference organized by @KenyaPower with @giz_gmbh and @NCBABankKenya bringing together players in the e-mobility space to address various topics in the e-mobility sector. #BasiGoMovement
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The BasiGo Electric Bus bus is so quiet, you may have missed it coming through Allsops. #BasiGoSpotted
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We just have completed the training of the first cohort of electric bus drivers in Rwanda in partnership with @advmobilityaf. This comprehensive training covered electric bus driving, defensive and efficient driving as we prepare to commence our pilot operations in Rwanda.
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Yesterday our Chief Revenue Officer @moses_mnderitu represented the electric mobility sector at the Presidential Economic Dialogue on Value Chains.
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With our electric buses, drivers like David already feel like they have a new lease on life. These buses bring back that enthusiasm that has been lost over the past few years. It is like having a brand new bus. The comfort, functionality & quality is what makes the job fun again
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Proud to be participating in todayโs E-Mobility Stakeholdersโ Conference โก๏ธ๐ organized by @KenyaPower in partnership with @giz_gmbh and @NCBABankKenya. #BasiGoMovement #PoweringEmobilityKE
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Sustainable mobility fit for sustainable cities! . We will be providing shuttle services to delegates attending the @UNHABITAT. Assembly in Nairobi this week ๐. Please see designated pick-up and drop off points and timings. #UNHA2 #Emobility
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Yet to take a ride on our #BasiGo electric buses? Here is what you get to enjoy when you commute with our buses. You can always track our buses live on #BasiGoMovement
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1/2 Our Chief Revenue Officer Moses Nderitu today afternoon moderated a side event at the @AfClimateSummit discussing co-investing in leapfrogging to sustainable transport strategies such as e-mobility.
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Our CEO and Co-Founder Jit Bhattacharya gives a speech as we officially launch the #BasiGoMovement!
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One step closer to making affordable, renewable and clean public transport in Africa a reality. We're really excited to have publicly shared our entry into the Kenyan market.
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Our Chief Revenue Officer Moses Nderitu was featured on @TechCrunch , speaking on BasiGoโs contribution to the e-mobility sector and projections for the future. Read the full article on #BasiGoMovement.
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The#BasiGoMovement set to re-write the rules of public transport, disrupting the incumbent diesel fuel industry. The Future Is Electric โก๐. #NjiaNiStima
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BasiGo is thrilled to announce our partnership with @advmobilityaf to create Kenya's first Electric Bus driver training program! This program train and certify Kenyan bus drivers in how to safely and efficiently operate an electric bus. #emobility #Kenya
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1/3 With BasiGo's recent expansion to Rwanda, we are thrilled to announce that our very own Doreen Orishaba [@PowerHouse_Dee] will be taking the helm as our new Rwanda Country Lead ๐ท๐ผ! Doreen has been a leader in public transport electrification in East Africa for over a decade.
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We continue to drive the electrification of public transport in Kenya and are proud of the milestones achieved so far ๐โก๏ธ. You can always track our buses live on #BasiGoMovement #CleanEnergy
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These partially assembled electric buses will now be taken to AVA Mombasa for final assembly and finishing before making their way to Nairobi for delivery to PSV customers.
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Where are we headed to? Stick around, and be part of the #BasiGoMovement. #electricbus #electricbuses #publictransport #sustainability #efficiency #welcometothefuture #reusableenergy #ecofriendly #buildkenya #citihoppa #eastshuttle #transport
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Our electric buses allow for the reduction of air and noise pollution while providing you with a safe and eco-friendly experience. #electricbus #electricbuses #publictransport #sustainability #efficiency #welcometothefuture #reusableenergy #ecofriendly #buildkenya #citihoppa
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1/2 The ๐๐ ๐๐ฎ๐๐ฐ๐ buses will be a major boost in advancing our e-mobility drive, carrying more passengers than our conventional 25-seater buses. We have launched a new leasing model for operators for the E9 Kubwa buses allowing them to buy the buses at a lower upfront cost.
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Would you like to join the #BasiGoMovement and work with us? We are hiring for the following roles. Find the full description on our application portal at
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The PS, State Department for Transport Dr. Eng. Joseph K. Njoroge, CBS also in attendance for the #BasiGoMovement launch!
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โLeapfrogging to mobility is very possible, and the time is now!โ Steve Chang- General Manager, Middle East & Sub- Saharan Africa. #BasiGoMovement
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BasiGo Electric Buses are the first to cross 100,000 km carrying passengers in Nairobi! Next year, we will be the first to cross 1 Million kilometers! The #BasiGoMovement is just getting started. #emobility #kenya #nairobi
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Our Head of Fleet Operations - Francis Mungai will be speaking at webinar on โThe Future of Global Transportation E-Mobilityโ today at 8:00 PM EAT organized by @IEEEPES_Kenya @multimedia_uni Chapter. Join the webinar via . #100%Electric #Emobility
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