Transport & Travel
Discussing innovations, trends, and future outlook in the transport and logistics sectors, including apps and services.
- News
Visa Launches New Airport Companion App to Enhance Travel Experiences Globally
Visa's new Airport Companion app offers seamless lounge access, real-time updates, offline features, and expanding travel benefits for cardholders.
- News
Watu Set to Transform E-mobility in Africa with Financing for 10000 Electric Bikes in 2024
Watu's 2023 report highlights financing 10,000 electric bikes in 2024, emphasizing e-mobility, financial inclusion, climate action, and sustainable transportation in…
- News
Farada Group Expands Drone Operations to Kenya, Boosting African Aerial Capabilities
Polish Farada Group to establish a drone manufacturing facility in Kenya's Konza Technopolis, enhancing Africa's aerial surveillance and delivery capabilities.
- News
Move Ride Rwanda Announces Price Adjustments Due to Economic Factors
Move Ride Rwanda revises ride prices due to inflation and regulatory changes; rates now include time, increasing from Rwf450 to…
- News
Radisson Blu Takes Giant Leap with Electric Cars for Guest Services in Nairobi
Radisson Blu Nairobi partners with Humming Bird Transport to integrate electric vehicles, enhancing sustainability in hospitality ahead of World Environment…
- Startups
BuuPass Acquires Quickbus, Expanding Its Pan-African Bus Ticketing Network
BuuPass acquires Quickbus, expanding its bus ticketing network in Africa, bolstered by Founders Factory Africa's strategic investment.
- Opinion
Silent But Deadly: Why We Need Noise Laws for Electric Vehicles in Kenya
In Nairobi, electric vehicles and silent motorcycles are common, prompting urgent legislation for artificial sound requirements to enhance safety.
- News
Absa, Visa Launch ‘Commercial Choice’ Program to Empower Kenyan Travel Agents
Absa Bank Kenya and Visa partner to provide travel agents and businesses with enhanced payment solutions, optimizing cash flow.
- News
CFAO Backs BasiGo’s Electric Bus Expansion in Africa
BasiGo's Pay-As-You-Drive model attracts major investment from Toyota's CFAO Group revolutionising electric bus access in Africa.
- Startups
South African Startup RNR Raises R12 Million for Fleet Management Expansion
HAVAÍC invests R12 million in Right Now Response (RNR) to expand its breakdown management solutions across Southern Africa.
- News
Isuzu EA Acquires Distributorship Rights for UD Trucks in Kenya
Kenya's leading automotive company, Isuzu East Africa, secures rights to assemble, sell, and support UD Trucks, strengthening its market position.
- Announcements
Uber Elevates Kenyan Rides with Launch of Uber Comfort
Uber Comfort arrives in Kenya, providing premium rides with larger vehicles, temperature control, and conversation preferences for a tailored experience.
- News
Safeboda is coming back to Nairobi
SafeBoda relaunches in Nairobi, reviving its innovative, safe bodaboda services amidst questions of funding, regulation, and industry impact.
- Announcements
Fuel Prices Reduce by KES 5 in January-February 2024 Review
EPRA announces second KES 5 fuel price cut in Kenya, reflecting lower global costs.
- Opinion
Waze maps works so well in Rwanda, why is it so bad in Kenya?
Rwanda's effective use of Waze contrasts with Kenya's challenges due to poor road infrastructure and driving culture.
