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At the Rwandex bus stop, the bus departed again for Remera within five minutes.
Infrastructure

First-hand experience of Kigali’s new bus lanes

Wednesday, December 03, 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
High school students board a bus in Masaka, Kigali. Private bus operators have expressed mixed reactions as the city rolls out a new service-led public transport model designed to ensure buses operate on fixed and predictable timetables for improved reliability. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Rwanda

Operators express mixed feelings as govt introduces new public transport model

Tuesday, December 02, 2025
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Infrastructure

How Kigali's new public transport model will work

Sunday, November 30, 2025
The government established a public company, Ecofleet Solutions, which is scheduled to begin operations this November. Courtesy
Infrastructure

What are the key features of Kigali’s new public transport system?

Saturday, November 29, 2025
A hybrid car on display at a showroom in Kicukiro. Rwanda’s transition from fuel-based transport to electric mobility is accelerating, driven by supportive government policies, growing investor confidence, and an emerging ecosystem of innovators. File
Economy

How govt, companies and banks are driving EV uptake

Tuesday, November 04, 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
Ecofleet Solutions, a state-owned company, is set to begin operations aimed at improving public transportation in Kigali starting next month. Courtesy
Infrastructure

State-owned company to begin bus services in Kigali next month

Thursday, October 09, 2025
RURA’s Director General, Evariste Rugigana appearing before the Senate on Wednesday, October 8. Courtesy
Rwanda

RURA boss on efforts to tackle road accidents, regulate taxi-motos

Thursday, October 09, 2025
Some of the electric coaches that work upcountry in public transport. Rwanda’s ambition to electrify 20 per cent of bus fleet by 2030 is both bold and timely. Germain Nsanzimana
Editorial

Electric mobility vision needs more than good intentions

Friday, October 03, 2025
Electric buses that transport commuters in Kigali City. Courtesy
Energy

What Rwanda needs to electrify 20% of its bus fleet by 2030

Friday, October 03, 2025