Electrification of SA public transport faces obstacles

South Africa is on track for the electrification of its public transport sector, with government policies in favour of electric vehicle procurement having been implemented across some provinces.

It also focuses on the investment opportunities in the electric mobility value chain, as the technology has shown evidence of viable business cases in key industries, including last-mile delivery, public transportation, freight and logistics, and private passenger transportation. “With an estimated two-thirds of the South African population being entirely reliant on public transport services, the transition to electric mobility in SA involves the electrification of buses and minibus taxis, in order to extend the socio-economic benefits of the EV transition to the greater population,” notes the report.

However, the limited availability of financing mechanisms, limited public charging infrastructure and energy security are among the challenges the sector is experiencing along the electrification journey.

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