Electrifying South Africa’s Minibus Taxis
MINIBUS TAXIS: A VITAL LIFE LINE FOR MILLIONS OF SOUTH AFRICANS
However, all these passenger journeys cause significant carbon emissions and we’ve now reached a point where electric vehicles provide a cheaper, better service and less pollution.
Electrotaxi is leading the change to provide battery-powered electric minibus taxis. This significant market opportunity helps South Africa meet its carbon reduction targets, while providing cheaper, safer and better taxi journeys.
Our team is experienced with technology and frontier markets
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Dr Sam Duby
Technical Director
With almost ten years of field experience and having founded an
award-winning IoT energy access company in East Africa, Sam is well aware of what it takes to deliver
successful projects in developing countries. He is an expert in appropriate design and implementation,
leveraging PAYG, community and cross-sector engagement and financial studies focused particularly on the
energy access and frontier technology space.
Kumbirai Makanza
Finance Director
Multiple award winning Cleantech entrepreneur. A Renewable Energy
and Energy Efficiency professional guided by a passion for Africa, its sustainable development and its
potential to leapfrog. Determined to leverage technology, big data and community driven solutions to make
this passion a reality. Obsessed with innovation and unique business models which find a delicate balance
between people, planet and profit. Privileged to have experience of both living and working in several African
countries.