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Zeqblog Blog of Tuesday, 12 November 2024
Source: Okine Isaac
As promised by Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the vice president of Ghana and the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), the eagerly awaited fleet of electric buses has now arrived in the nation.
Ghana’s efforts to switch to more ecologically friendly public transportation have reached a major turning point with the arrival.
The new buses are a component of the government’s larger strategy to lower carbon emissions and encourage the use of renewable energy sources in the transportation industry.
The goal of Ghana’s public transportation system integration of electric vehicles is to support international efforts to tackle climate change.
The electric bus project was first introduced by Dr. Bawumia as a way to update public transit and enhance urban air quality.
The buses are outfitted with cutting-edge technology to guarantee effectiveness, comfort, and safety. They are produced by top electric vehicle manufacturers.
Ghanaians will have a cleaner, more dependable way to travel thanks to the new buses, according to Ministry of Transportation officials, especially in crowded areas like Accra and Kumasi.
Government sources state that the electric buses will be first deployed in large cities, which are the areas with the highest levels of pollution from fossil fuel-powered vehicles.
It is anticipated that the program will encourage private transportation providers to embrace more environmentally friendly practices, causing a domino effect. The government also intends to build charging stations all around the nation to support the network of electric buses, encouraging the expansion of the infrastructure required for electric cars.
The public has reacted well to the electric buses’ arrival, and many Ghanaians are optimistic that the project would resolve some of the system’s enduring problems. It is anticipated that the buses will lessen Ghana’s reliance on imported fuel once they start operating, which could eventually result in decreased transportation costs.
