BasiGo Expands Beyond Nairobi With Launch Of Kenya’s First Inter-City Electric Minibus Pilot - CleanTechnica

BasiGo, a Kenyan electric mobility company, has expanded its operations beyond Nairobi by launching Kenya’s first inter-city electric minibus pilot program. The initiative involves deploying smaller 16- to 19-seater electric minibuses on regional routes, including Nyahururu–Nyeri, Nyahururu–Nakuru, and Thika–Nairobi, in partnership with local SACCOs 4NTE and Manchester Travellers Coach. Each minibus offers a range of up to 300 kilometers per charge with a 1.5-hour recharge time. To support these inter-city operations, BasiGo has installed DC fast charging stations in Nyahururu and Thika, ensuring smooth and reliable service. BasiGo’s innovative Pay-As-You-Drive (PAYD) lease model lowers the cost barrier for operators by allowing them to lease electric buses and minibuses with affordable fees that include free charging, maintenance, roadside assistance, insurance, and bus monitoring. Operators can either