Kenya promotes a shift to electric "Boda-bodas"

Motorbike taxis, locally known as "Boda-Bodas", are everywhere in Kenya, as in many African countries, because they are cheaper and often faster than cars. The problem is that they are often noisy and pollute the air. The rise in fuel prices and a push for e-mobility by the government has started a switch from fossil-fuelled motorbikes to electric bikes. The drivers or the company buy an electric motorbike but rent a battery, which can be exchanged for a fully charged battery in the growing number of swap shops close to roads. This reduces the time it would take to charge a battery for drivers, and the swap shops can easily be found on an app. As Kenya has good access to renewable energy, this initiative has good possibilities for both air quality and climate.

BBC, 7 January 2024, https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-67781109