Uber's electric bikes to hit Kenyan roads, cutting emissions and costs

Sep 12, 2023

Uber's electric bike rollout will be followed by a "potential announcement" this year for the rest of its markets in the region.

Uber's e-bike rollout will be followed by a potential announcement for more markets. Image: Unsplash/Ather Energy

Duncan Miriri

Correspondent, Reuters

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