South Africa’s South African National Taxi Council (SANTACO) has announced a strategic partnership with global electric vehicle manufacturer BYD and e-hailing giant Bolt to pilot and launch a sustainable electric vehicle (EV) fleet.
South Africa’s National Taxi Council (SANTACO) alongside its affiliate the South African Meter Taxi & E-Hailing Association (SAMTEA) is collaborating with electric vehicle manufacturer BYD, ride-hailing platform Bolt and fleet management provider Ctrack to launch a new electric vehicle e-hailing fleet.
The strategic initiative is designed to drive sustainable mobility, introduce innovative technology into the country’s transport ecosystem and create fresh economic opportunities within the industry.
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The introduction of electric vehicles into local e-hailing services represents a major step forward for green public transport in South Africa. By combining SANTACO’s deep transport network expertise with leading technology and vehicle manufacturing partnerships, the project aims to explore cleaner, more efficient travel options for passengers.
While the council has hailed the initiative as a major milestone for the national mobility sector, initial announcements did not specify exact fleet sizes, launch dates or participating urban centers. Further operational details regarding the rollout are expected as the partnership progresses.
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