Electric Taxis Hit the Roads of Egypt’s New Administrative Capital
Egypt’s electric taxi service operates on the roads of the New Administrative Capital (NAC), providing a user-friendly transportation solution for city residents.
Egypt’s electric taxi service operates on the New Administrative Capital (NAC) roads, providing a user-friendly transportation solution for city residents.
The “New Capital Cab” initiative was a brainchild of the Ministry of Transport of Egypt and is owned by the partner company Super Jet, formerly known as the Arab Union for Land Transport. Caesar Clean Energy Transportation Solutions manages the project.
President George Michael said, “This is the country’s first clean energy transportation service, a car solution like Uber and Careem. What differentiates us from any other company is that all our cars run on clean energy; they are electric cars. By choosing our service, you contribute to reducing pollution and playing a part in our nation’s progress toward clean energy.”
The New Capital Cab project aligns with Egypt’s efforts to advance its transport infrastructure while moving toward more sustainable systems. The electric taxis have high-end safety features, including exterior and interior GPS and cameras, and commuters can book a ride through a smartphone app.
The initial phase of the New Capital Cab initiative was limited to only 10 electric taxis.
Ten electric taxis were introduced in the first phase, and 145 are planned for the next phase. Michael reassured that the company plans to roll out 145 more in subsequent phases.
Conclusion
Egypt is moving to reduce the carbon footprint of its transportation sector by promoting innovations like electric taxis. The Egyptian government is also considering expanding its support for electric two-wheelers (E2Ws), especially e-scooters.
Nevertheless, the focus remains on reducing the number of private vehicles on the road. Electric scooters are a micromobility solution that allows users to ignore traffic jams and take advantage of narrower paths, making them the ultimate solution to the last-mile transport problem.
The Flash Motors Infinity X hyperscooter promotes sustainability by providing a green alternative not far behind the specs of traditional fossil fuel-powered two-wheelers. Infinity X delivers a top speed of 75 mph, a maximum range of 70 miles, and a charging time of only 6 hours.
