Addis Ababa debuts first electric buses for public transport

Addis Ababa, March 25, 2024 (FBC) – The first electric public transport buses have commenced service in Addis Ababa, weeks after the introduction of electric minibuses commissioned for public transport.

These buses, assembled by the Belayneh Kindie Group, boast a range of up to 370 kilometers on a single charge.

Dubbed “100% Electric, Zero CO₂”, the newly commissioned electric buses have been designated to serve the Bole – Estifanos – 4 Kilo – 6 Kilo – Shiro Meda route.

Furthermore, it has been highlighted that these buses offer services to the public at the same fare rate as the existing city buses.