Auto24 supplies 35 eco-friendly cars to Treize Ride #rwanda #RwOT

The initiative aligns with Rwanda's efforts to cut air pollution, with transport currently accounting for about 34% of the country's total emissions.

Rwanda has in recent years promoted the adoption of electric and hybrid vehicles, from motorcycles to public transport, as part of its broader strategy to achieve a cleaner and more sustainable transport sector.

AUTO24, known for trading in environmentally friendly vehicles, partnered with Treize Ride to expand access to low-emission cars designed to reduce the sector's carbon footprint.

AUTO24 Rwanda Country Manager Ivan Ruzibiza said the company remains committed to introducing modern, energy-efficient vehicles in line with the country's green agenda.

'Passenger transport vehicles are among the biggest contributors to harmful emissions, which is why we are focused on bringing hybrid and electric models that meet both environmental and operational needs,' Ruzibiza said.

The vehicles, Toyota Corolla Levin Plug-In Hybrids, can travel long distances on electric power alone before switching to fuel, offering flexibility and efficiency for urban transport operations.

Treize Ride Chief Executive Officer Niringiyimana Pierre Canisius said the company's decision to acquire eco-friendly cars was driven by both economic and environmental considerations.

'We chose to partner with AUTO24 because it's one of the few dealerships offering high-quality, low-emission vehicles that are still new. This aligns with the government's policy encouraging the use of environmentally friendly cars,' he explained.

Beyond reducing emissions, Niringiyimana noted that the transition is expected to lower the company's fuel expenses and improve service efficiency.

Rwanda's green mobility plan envisions that by 2030, electric and hybrid vehicles will represent 20% of public transport, 30% of motorcycles, and 8% of private cars.

According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), air pollution remains one of the leading public health challenges globally, increasing the risks of lung cancer, heart disease, asthma, and other respiratory illnesses, particularly among pregnant women, children, and those with chronic conditions.

Car dealership AUTO24 Rwanda supplied 35 hybrid electric vehicles to taxi and transport company Treize Ride, in a move aimed at supporting the shift toward greener mobility.

The vehicle delivery supports Rwanda's move toward greener mobility.

Treize Ride Chief Executive Officer Niringiyimana Pierre Canisius said the company's decision to acquire eco-friendly cars was driven by both economic and environmental considerations.

AUTO24 Rwanda Country Manager Ivan Ruzibiza said the company remains committed to introducing modern, energy-efficient vehicles in line with the country's green agenda.