Mbay Mobility plans to launch 33,000 e-taxis in West Africa by 2033

The e-mobility startup, Mbay Mobility, is set on a bold venture to electrify taxi fleets in Dakar, Abidjan, and Accra in an effort to ease air pollution and overhaul urban transportation in West Africa.

The initiative intends to deploy 33,000 electric taxis within the next decade, substituting traditional combustion-powered vehicles with greener and inexpensive alternatives for drivers and passengers.

While East Africa has witnessed a boom in electric mobility since 2015, the West African region is yet to catch up. Mbay Mobility aims to fill this void by making these three cities a nerve-center of eco-friendly transportation.

Having successfully tested 10 electric taxis in Senegal in 2022, the company is on the outlook for more financial partners to further upscale the project.

Mbay Mobility’s CEO, Matthew Sellar, states that despite being few, Dakar’s taxis greatly contribute to air pollution. He adds that their trials demonstrated that electric vehicles are well-accepted and offer significant savings.

However, Mbay Mobility’s vision is not limited to environmental benefits, but also extends to empowering drivers, enriching passenger experience, and catalyzing a positive shift in the region through affordable and efficient electric taxis.