Rwanda has said it will no longer register petrol-driven motor-bike taxis from the new year as it seeks to transition towards electric vehicles.
Minister of Infrastructure Jimmy Gasore, said the goal is to promote the use of cleaner, more efficient energy and reduce gas emissions.
The new rule will only apply in the capital Kigali and to motorbikes used as taxis — the dominant form of public transport.
Rwanda has several subsidies in place to promote electrification, including cheaper electricity for charging and tax breaks for companies producing batteries.
An estimate by the ministry indicates that there are about 110,000 motorbikes in Rwanda, out of which 70,000 are used as taxis, including 30,000 in Kigali.
Rwanda has several subsidies in place to promote electrification, including cheaper electricity for charging and tax breaks for companies producing batteries.
