Tag: Electric Buses
Standing in an Electric Bus Is Not Overloading: BasiGo’s Francis Explains What Many Kenyans Still Don’t Understand About City Buses
Why do some electric buses allow standing passengers? BasiGo's Francis Mungai explains passenger-load testing, ventilation, battery safety and the differences between city buses and conventional diesel matatus in Kenya.
It’s 5:30 PM and Your Matatu Is Nowhere to Be Seen — What Happens to Nairobi’s PSVs at Rush Hour?
At 3pm your matatu may be easy to find. By 5:30pm, the queue is growing and vehicles seem to have disappeared. Here is what actually happens to Nairobi's matatus during rush hour.
Ruaka to JKIA: Best Routes to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
Travelling from Ruaka to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) means crossing a significant part of the Nairobi metropolitan area,...
Back-to-School Rush Slows Thika Road, Jogoo Road and Nairobi CBD
NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 25 — Motorists and public transport passengers experienced delays on several Nairobi roads Tuesday morning as...
Kenya Moves to Write E-Mobility Law as Electric Buses and Charging Networks Expand
NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 25 — Kenya is moving to develop a dedicated E-Mobility Bill and supporting regulations, marking a...
BasiGo Reveals How Electric Buses Are Tested for Range, Load Capacity and Safety Before Hitting Kenyan Roads
NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 24 — BasiGo is subjecting its electric buses to extensive load, range, braking and suspension tests...
National Government, Nairobi County step up plans to fast-track Nairobi Metro rail project
By Metros ReporterThe Nairobi Metropolitan Mass Rapid Transit System (NMRTS) has taken another major step forward after senior officials...
Mombasa CBD to Mombasa Terminus Commuter Train Guide
The Mombasa Commuter Rail Service connects Mombasa Railway Station in the city centre with Mombasa Terminus in Miritini. It...
Nairobi to Nanyuki Train: Safari Train Route, Stations and Travel Guide
The Nairobi–Nanyuki Safari Train connects Nairobi Central Railway Station with Nanyuki through the Nairobi–Ruiru railway corridor and towns across...
Nairobi Terminus to Mombasa Terminus: Madaraka Express SGR Route Guide
The Nairobi–Mombasa Madaraka Express connects Nairobi Terminus in Syokimau with Mombasa Terminus in Miritini. It is Kenya’s principal intercity...
Nairobi CBD–Eastlands Metro Line Project Guide
The Nairobi CBD–Eastlands Metro Line is an approved high-capacity railway planned to connect central Nairobi with Eastlands. It forms...
Nairobi CBD Underground Metro Line Project Guide
Nairobi’s proposed CBD underground metro is an approved 10-kilometre circular railway planned to serve the Central Business District and...
