Electric bus company, BasiGo, has announced plans to expand its operations in Rwanda with the addition of 28 new electric buses. The first batch is expected to arrive in Kigali next month and will serve both city and inter-city routes.
BasiGo has committed to deploying 100 electric buses across the country in 2025, having secured the requisite capital last October. The company says it has received over 360 reservations for Electric buses from Rwandan bus operators.
“BasiGo is proud to be delivering the largest shipment of electric buses to date into Rwanda,” said Jit Bhattacharya, CEO and Co-Founder at BasiGo. ” Rwanda’s commitment to sustainable transport has created an ideal environment for private sector investment and innovation into E-mobility.
To support the deployment of these buses, the company is also expanding its charging infrastructure network, including upgrading its Rwandex charging and service depot. The Rwandex depot will feature 1 MW of power capable of reliably charging 25 electric buses nightly. BasiGo also has plans to add more charging stations in Rwanda. Through its Pay-As-You-Drive model, the company provides a complete solution that includes charging, service & maintenance, and insurance of the E-Bus, along with a 90% uptime guarantee, ensuring that Bus Operators can easily adopt E-Buses into their fleets.
BasiGo launched its Electric Bus pilot in Rwanda in December 2023. “Over the last 15 months, we have proven the reliability of our electric buses and the value of our model to the Bus Operators. We are confident in our capacity to meet the Rwandan bus market needs,” said Doreen Orishaba, Managing Director of BasiGo Rwanda.
BasiGo has strengthened its leadership team with the addition of Jones Kizihira as Head of Vehicle Asset Finance. “Jones is an experienced leader in Rwanda’s public transport sector. We are delighted to have his experience and expertise as we rapidly scale”, added Ms. Orishaba.
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