Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has assured the Ghanaian populace of the government’s unwavering commitment to introducing electric vehicles in the country.
According to him, electric vehicles represent the future and the government is actively developing a policy framework to incorporate these vehicles into public transportation.
“This will drastically reduce the cost of transportation, as the major components of the cost are fuel and spare parts. It will also reduce carbon emissions,” he said.
Dr. Bawumia shared these remarks during his visit to SolarTaxiGh, a Ghanaian-owned electric vehicle manufacturer and the third largest such manufacturer in Africa.
SolarTaxiGh, an initiative launched by Kumasi Hive and supported by the Mastercard Foundation, focuses on harnessing solar energy for sustainable and environmentally friendly transportation solutions.
They manufacture motorcycles, cars, and buses and also specialize in converting existing internal combustion engine vehicles into electric vehicles.
During his visit, Dr. Bawumia expressed the pleasure of experiencing a ride in one of SolarTaxi’s buses, which can travel from Accra to Kumasi without requiring a battery recharge.
He highlighted that SolarTaxiGh, in collaboration with its banking partners, offers financing options for their motorcycles, cars, and buses without the need for collateral.
“All they require is your Ghana Card ID, and they will give you a vehicle that you can pay for over time.”
Furthermore, the Vice President commended SolarTaxi for its commendable efforts, noting that the average age of their employees is 26, with 90 percent of their engineers being female.
He urged public transportation companies such as Metro Mass, STC, and Ayalolo to seize the opportunity to acquire more electric buses and congratulated SolarTaxGh for its significant contributions to bringing electric vehicles into the mainstream in Ghana.
