Ghana will buy and import 100 electric buses by the end of the year, according to Vice-President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia.
This announcement represents a major step forward in the country’s efforts to combat growing transportation costs and cut carbon emissions.
Ghana’s public transportation system is about to undergo a revolution, and this project will highlight the nation’s dedication to sustainable growth.
During a meeting with the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU), Dr. Bawumia emphasized the benefits of a public-private partnership in the shift to electric vehicles.
“One of the issues we are looking at as far as reducing the cost of transport in Ghana is that we should move towards electric vehicles, which will help the environment. Also, with electric vehicles, two elements will help all of us: It doesn’t consume fuel,”
“So, when the price of fuel increases, it will not impact the price of electric vehicles. Again, there are not many spare parts in electric vehicles; the main spare part that will be needed will be the battery, which can last for years. It will reduce the transport cost,” Dr. Bawumia said
The government intends to build charging stations at different gas stations across the country in order to support the new fleet of buses.
He went into further detail about the government’s plan to integrate renewable energy sources into the infrastructure for charging.
“Beginning this month, we are commencing the construction of charging stations because electric vehicles will need charging stations where you can charge your car. We want to place the charging stations in virtually every station’s fueling stations,”
“We want Ghana to move towards solar power. So, the charging stations will be hybrid, both solar and electricity, but we want to move towards this by election. This year, we are hoping to bring in close to 100 electric buses to show the public how it is working,” Dr. Bawumia stated.