Uber launches Electric Boda for greener transportation
Today, Uber announced the introduction of Electric Boda in Kenya, a first for the company in the continent and a significant step towards more environmentally friendly transportation.
With the introduction of electric motorcycles, the country’s transition to a greener economy now has a dependable, comfortable, and economical means of transportation within cities. Since everyone should be able to go green, using Electric Boda will initially cost 15% to 20% less than using Uber Boda.
Electric Boda by Uber
With the introduction of the Electric Boda by Uber, drivers, for whom fuel is one of the biggest expenses, will experience a 30–35% reduction in operating costs. The World Bank estimates that Kenya’s boda boda industry employs over 1.5 million young people and generates Kshs. 202 billion in economic output yearly.
Now is the time to make wise decisions that will strengthen sustainable practises, and as a company, we are dedicated to taking part in the worldwide initiatives to lessen our carbon footprint. We are pleased to offer Kenyans an option for emissions-free transportation with the introduction of Electric Boda on our platform.
According to Frans Hiemstra, Director and Regional General Manager, Uber, Middle East and Africa, “This launch also supports our global efforts to become a zero-emissions platform by 2040.” The debut coincides with the introduction of the National Electric Mobility Plan by the Kenyan government, which aims to develop a more environmentally friendly transport network and introduce a number of initiatives for long-term sustainable road traffic management.
“We are doing our part to promote societal sustainability goals and the move to environmentally friendly transportation products. With rates 15–20% less than those of our current product, the introduction of Electric Boda would give Kenyans one of the most economical methods to get from place to place, according to Imran Manji, Head of East Africa for Uber.
With ambitions to grow, Uber Electric Boda will first be offered in Nairobi, allowing travellers all around the nation to receive emissions-free rides.
Uber continues to prioritise safety, and new products released reflect this. The same safety requirements still apply to passengers using Electric Boda, including access to 24-hour emergency response services, audio recording, and RideCheck, which detects unusually long stops along a journey route and confirms with the driver and passenger if all is fine.