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[PHOTOS] Roam launches first electric mass transit bus in Nairobi

It will operate on Thika Superhighway, Waiyaki Way and Mombasa Road.

In Summary

• The unveiling of the electric bus took place at Green Park Terminus in Nairobi.

• The electric bus accommodates 77 passengers.

An electric mass transit bus is seen during its launch by Roam company at Green Park Terminus, Nairobi on October 19, 2022.
An electric mass transit bus is seen during its launch by Roam company at Green Park Terminus, Nairobi on October 19, 2022.
Image: ANDREW KASUKU

Roam company on Wednesday launched its first electric mass transit bus in Nairobi.

The unveiling of the electric bus took place at Green Park Terminus in the city.

Interior of the electric mass transit bus during its launch by Roam company at Green Park Terminus, Nairobi on October 19, 2022.
Interior of the electric mass transit bus during its launch by Roam company at Green Park Terminus, Nairobi on October 19, 2022.
Image: ANDREW KASUKU

The bus painted in a bright blue colour and written "Ride electric" and "Africa's future is electric" on the side.

Interior of the electric mass transit bus during its launch by Roam company at Green Park Terminus, Nairobi on October 19, 2022.
Interior of the electric mass transit bus during its launch by Roam company at Green Park Terminus, Nairobi on October 19, 2022.
Image: ANDREW KASUKU

The electric bus accommodates 77 passengers.

The bus has a charging port and has a range of 360 kilometers per charge.

It will operate on Thika Superhighway, Waiyaki Way and Mombasa Road.

Interior of the electric mass transit bus during its launch by Roam company at Green Park Terminus, Nairobi on October 19, 2022.
Interior of the electric mass transit bus during its launch by Roam company at Green Park Terminus, Nairobi on October 19, 2022.
Image: ANDREW KASUKU
An electric mass transit bus is seen during its launch by Roam company at Green Park Terminus, Nairobi on October 19, 2022.
An electric mass transit bus is seen during its launch by Roam company at Green Park Terminus, Nairobi on October 19, 2022.
Image: ANDREW KASUKU
An electric mass transit bus is seen during its launch by Roam company at Green Park Terminus, Nairobi on October 19, 2022.
An electric mass transit bus is seen during its launch by Roam company at Green Park Terminus, Nairobi on October 19, 2022.
Image: ANDREW KASUKU
An electric mass transit bus is seen during its launch by Roam company at Green Park Terminus, Nairobi on October 19, 2022.
An electric mass transit bus is seen during its launch by Roam company at Green Park Terminus, Nairobi on October 19, 2022.
Image: ANDREW KASUKU
An electric mass transit bus is seen during its launch by Roam company in Upperhill area, Nairobi on October 19, 2022.
An electric mass transit bus is seen during its launch by Roam company in Upperhill area, Nairobi on October 19, 2022.
Image: ANDREW KASUKU
Charging point of the electric mass transit bus during its launch by Roam company at Green Park Terminus, Nairobi on October 19, 2022.
Charging point of the electric mass transit bus during its launch by Roam company at Green Park Terminus, Nairobi on October 19, 2022.
Image: ANDREW KASUKU
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