Roam Company Unveils its New Inter-City Electric Bus

Nairobi,

Thursday October 19, 2023

KNA by Carol Mawia

Roam Motors has ushered in the Roam Move Electric Shuttle Bus which promises a quieter, cleaner and more economical way to get around the city.

Roam Move is the second bus type by the company, the first being the Roam Rapid, their electric mass transit bus.

“We are thrilled to officially launch the Roam Move bus operation that introduces an innovative, sustainable transportation solution to the city of Nairobi,” said Dennis Wakaba, Country Sales Executive at Roam.

“Our mission is to enhance urban mobility while minimizing environmental impact, and the Roam Move is a prime example of that commitment. We believe this will revolutionize the way people travel within the city making it convenient and eco-friendly,” he added.

Wakaba said the move was prompted by the urgent need to reduce the carbon footprint generated by the transport sector.

With its partners such as Riara Schools, KBS Sacco, Virginia Coach, Zamzam Sacco and Good Testimony Schools, they have chosen to be a part of a sustainable urban transportation solution that will benefit the environment and the community.

Roam Move has also partnered with Kenya Power to support the development of the immobility ecosystem by the identification of site protected charging stations and developing prerequisite geo-mapping software to enable users to locate the nearby charging station.

NCBA bank, one of its current financiers has aided support to Roam Move to ensure environmentally, pricing initiative to drive change to the world.

“NCBA has offered to finance the electric vehicle up to 80 percent cost for a maximum period of five years and one percent processing theme of the total finance amount,” said Elizabeth Karanja, the General Manager, Asset Finance NCBA bank.

Notably, the Roam Move has a carrying capacity of 51 passengers and a range of 200 km and it guarantees a noise pollution free and zero emission experience which will benefit the passengers and the community that it will serve.

Roam is a technology company which was founded in 2017 and was the first company to deliver locally produced electric motorcycles and buses.

With over 200 employees, Roam is today the leading provider of electric vehicles in Africa and was recently a 2022 Finalist in Prince Williams Earthshot Prize. 

Courtesy; KNA