Transport & Travel
Discussing innovations, trends, and future outlook in the transport and logistics sectors, including apps and services.
- News
Free Data on Uber Apps for Kenyans as Safaricom Zero-Rates Access
Uber and Safaricom’s partnership zero-rates the Uber apps, providing free data to enhance accessibility, reduce costs, and boost digital inclusion.
- Startups
BasiGo Secures $42 Million to Scale Electric Public Transport Across Sub-Saharan Africa
BasiGo secures $42 million to scale electric buses across East Africa, expanding sustainable public transport with strategic funding and partnerships.
- News
UK Visa Services in Kenya Now Available Through VFS Global
VFS Global now handles UK visa services in Kenya, offering convenient application centers, premium services, and flexible submission options in…
- News
EPRA Slashes Fuel Prices by KES 8 per Litre in Latest Review
EPRA has reduced fuel prices in Kenya, citing lower global oil costs, with new rates effective from October 15 to…
- Business
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.
