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eKamva generates overwhelming media interest

The shift towards electric vehicles (EVs) emerges as a pivotal consideration for South Africa’s most important public transport sector – minibus taxis. The eKamva is an EV pathway to decarbonising the minibus taxi sector and the media response has been tremendous.

Launched at Smart Mobility Africa summit 2024, the eKamva has triggered enormous public, industry and media interest.

The work of a consortium including GoMetro, Powerfleet (formerly MiX Telematics), HSW, ACDC Dynamics, and entities within Stellenbosch University’s Faculty of Engineering, the eKamva is an EV minibus taxi to improve how most South Africans move.

GoMetro CEO, Justin Coetzee, hosted several industry stakeholders at the EV minibus taxi’s reveal. Coetzee also engaged with many media platforms, explaining the vision of eKamva for the minibus taxi industry.

As South Africa’s most important transport sector, any transformation of the minibus taxi industry generates vast interest. Click on the images below to read or listen how media specialists experienced the eKamva.

CNBC Africa

Forbes Africa

BusinessTech

TechCentral

Global Fleet

The Money Show

Freight News

News24

Jacaranda FM

IOL

ITWeb

Stuff.co.za

CarMag

SowetanLIVE

 

 

 

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The GoMetro Team

GoMetro is leading the charge in heavy-duty vehicle electrification, dedicated to reshaping public transport and fleet management for a safer, sustainable, and smarter future. Harnessing a cutting-edge Integration-Platform-as-a-Service (iPaaS), GoMetro’s comprehensive solutions utilise data analytics for good, providing actionable insights for informed decision-making by fleet managers. Committed to green and profitable mobility, GoMetro actively contributes to a more efficient and eco-friendly transportation landscape, ensuring millions worldwide experience a future of efficient, eco-friendly travel.

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