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Commuters have praised the improved sevices provided by state-owned company Ecofleet Solutions just nearly two months after the rollout. Craish BAHIZI
Infrastructure

Ecofleet buses offer 'much better' commuter experience

Friday, January 16, 2026
Passengers board a bus to Remera at Rwandex. Photo: Craish Bahizi.
Infrastructure

Kigali commuters hail new public transport model

Tuesday, December 09, 2025
The first phase of the transformative Kimironko Commercial Complex worth $100 million is expected to redefine modern shopping, integrated services, and urban living in one of Gasabo District’s major commercial hubs.
Featured

GIC unveils $100m project to construct Kimironko Commercial Complex

Thursday, December 04, 2025
New bus parked at Kabuga bus park in Kigali in March 2023. The government has signed performance-based agreements with private operators to provide public transport services using buses owned by Ecofleet Solutions, the newly established state-owned company. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Infrastructure

What does the new bus contracting model entail?

Wednesday, December 03, 2025
New buses parked at Kabuga Bus Station, unveiled in October 2023. The government plans to introduce a real-time monitoring system for public buses by February 2026, a move the Ministry of Infrastructure says will improve reliability and enhance commuter experience. Photos by Olivier Mugwiza
Rwanda

Real-time bus tracking system set for rollout in 2026

Wednesday, December 03, 2025
The New Times
Infrastructure

How Kigali's new public transport model will work

Sunday, November 30, 2025
A new public transport model for Kigali is set to launch this December. Courtesy
Infrastructure

Kigali to launch new public transport system

Saturday, November 29, 2025
A worker conducts air pollution test at Ndera Automobile Inspection Centre on Saturday, November 22. Courtesy
Editorial

Clean air is not a privilege for the few but a right for all

Monday, November 24, 2025
The Minister of Infrastructure, Jimmy Gasore, addresses Members of Parliament on the National Urbanisation Policy on Tuesday, November 11. Photos by Craish BAHIZI
Infrastructure

Public transport a priority in Kigali, says minister

Tuesday, November 11, 2025
Workers on duty during demolition works to pave the way for the expansion of the Giporoso–Masaka road. Photo by Kellya Keza
Editorial

Giporoso-Masaka road upgrades a welcome boost but transparency in expropriation critical

Friday, October 31, 2025
Electric buses at Downtown Bus station in Kigali.
Infrastructure

Kigali banks on new state company to increase commuters using public buses

Friday, October 17, 2025
Visitors ride bicycles at Nyandungu Eco-Tourism Park. The City of Kigali is set to create more cycling-friendly spaces. Courtesy
Environment

How Kigali is reimagining public spaces through cycling

Friday, October 10, 2025