A quarter of EVs end up as digital taxis, driving expansion of e-mobility

Most of the EVs are motorcycles, followed by other units like buses and passenger cars.

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The ride-hailing industry is emerging as one of the key drivers of the electric mobility industry, with almost a quarter of all electric vehicles and motorcycles in Kenya now operating on the platforms.

Bolt, one of the top ride-hailing firms, has disclosed that of the 24,754 electric vehicles and motorcycles currently in Kenya, 5,808 are operating on its platform, accounting for about 23 percent.

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Note: The results are not exact but very close to the actual.