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MOGO Partners with Roam To Accelerate E-Bike Adoption In Kenya Roam, a Kenyan electric mobility firm, has announced a strategic partnership with asset financier MOGO Kenya to drive the adoption of electric motorcycles across East Africa. This collaboration aims to empower boda boda riders with an eco-friendly alternative amid rising fuel costs, offering flexible financing options for those looking to switch to electric transport. Mikael Gånge, Roam's Co-Founder and Chief Commercial Officer, expressed excitement about making electric mobility more accessible and affordable. The initiative, leveraging MOGO's financing expertise, promises major savings for users. Roam is set to transform the region's transportation landscape with a range of electric motorcycles designed for various applications, including commuting and delivery services. The partnership kicks off with three MOGO locations in Nairobi, with plans to expand across Kenya, signaling a shift towards a sustainable future in transport. Rauls L. of MOGO highlighted the vast potential of the electric motorcycle market, underscoring the companies' shared vision for a cleaner, greener East Africa. #ElectricMobility #SustainableTransport #RoamElectric #MOGOPartnership #EastAfricaGreenRevolution

📌 Modal Transport Distribution in Global Cities Worldwide 📊 This visualization shows the distribution of #transport modes in nearly 800 cities globally. 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮 🟢 ➟ High active mobility with public transport use around 50-60%, walking and cycling, and lower car usage. The green point at the top of the graph is Mozambique representing extensive use of bicycles. 𝗔𝘀𝗶𝗮 🟤 ➟ Significant use of public transport, in some cases up to above 80-90%. 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲 🔴 ➟ Varied scenarios in which every form of transportation is equally used, with a noticeable shift towards the right side of the graph indicating increased usage of cars. 𝗢𝗰𝗲𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗮 ⚪ ➟ Moderate active mobility, and high car reliance. 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮 🔵 ➟ Lower levels of walking and cycling, moderate public transport usage, and predominantly high car usage in some cases almost 100%. 𝗟𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮 🟠 ➟ Similar importance of public transport and car usage. Credits: rafaelprietocuriel _ _ _ 👍 Like if you find value, re-post ♻️, and follow for more interesting tech, and innovation insights.

This is to announce the soft release of a valuable resource: a Cost-Benefit Scoping Tool developed by the World Bank in collaboration with ITDP and Progress Analytics LLC. The tool calculates the economic return on investments in active mobility for more and better cycling infrastructure.

🚴♀️ South Korea Unveils 20-Mile Solar Bike Highway! 🌞 This innovative bike highway, featuring overhead solar panels, provides cyclists with a shaded and safe pathway—away from the bustling highway traffic. 🚲💨 Not only does it promote sustainable energy, but it also sets a new benchmark in urban planning, enhancing both cycling infrastructure and green energy initiatives. 🌍 What are your thoughts on this sustainable solution? Share below! 💬 For more insights on #technology and #AI in the built environment, be sure to follow The Proptech Connection. #Sustainability #Innovation #Design #SmartCities #GreenEnergy #UrbanPlanning #Cycling #SolarPower #Proptech #usa #founder #korea

Exciting news for Nairobi's boda boda operators! Asset financier MOGO Kenya has officially opened its first-ever electric motorbike showroom in the city, located along Jogoo Road. This move marks a significant step towards fostering the adoption of environmentally friendly transportation in Kenya. MOGO's commitment to transforming the transport sector is evident in its strategic expansion plans, with the new showroom representing just one aspect of its broader strategies to bolster its presence in the country. The company aims to play a leading role in promoting e-mobility and reducing carbon emissions in Kenya. Johannes Võhma, MOGO's head of boda boda sales, emphasized the far-reaching effects of this initiative on the rollout of e-mobility in Kenya. By providing affordable financing options for e-bikes from various manufacturers, including Ampersand, Roam, Fika, Spark, and SPIRO, MOGO is empowering boda boda riders to transition to electric vehicles seamlessly. This milestone underscores MOGO's dedication to innovation and sustainability in the transportation sector. As the demand for eco-friendly transportation solutions continues to rise, MOGO's electric motorbike showroom represents a significant leap towards a greener and more sustainable future for Kenya's urban mobility landscape. #Innovation #GreenFuture #UrbanMobility #ElectricMobility #GreenTransportation #SustainableMobility #FinTech #ElectricVehicles #SustainableFinance #SustainableDevelopment #ClimateAction #RenewableEnergy #hakunamatatamedia

As urban populations grow, local governments must increase investments into active mobility infrastructure to ensure jobs, schools, healthcare, and other destinations are made accessible to all, while also reducing #carbonemissions. Access the beta version of the tool at https://bit.ly/3AOvIfe With the newly released Cost-Benefit Scoping Tool for Cycling Infrastructure, developed by ITDP and our partners at The World Bank, investors, as well as national and city governments, can evaluate costs and the full range of benefits offered by investments in #cycling. Nicolas Peltier ITDP Indonesia ITDP Africa ITDP - India ITDP México ITDP China ITDP Brasil

Very glad to have joined forces once again with the Institute for Transportation and Development Policy to launch the beta version of the Cost-Benefit Scoping Tool for Cycling Infrastructure at #COP29 in Baku yesterday. The economic case for active mobility is clear and many cities such as Santiago, Chile, have been embracing #cycling for many years to transform mobility and complement public transportation. It was great to join Vice Minister Afke van Rijn from the Netherlands, Minister Juan Carlos Munoz from Chile, Maruxa Cardama from SLOCAT Partnership on Sustainable, Low Carbon Transport, Olivia Wessendorff from ITF - International Transport Forum, Jamie Leather from the Asian Development Bank (ADB), and our excellent moderator Jill Warren at the BENELUX pavilion to present the scoping tool and exchange views on how to grow this momentum and best support cities from the Global South in promoting biking. Many thanks to the Government of the Netherlands for championing active mobility and for contributing financially to the new Active Mobility Window of our GFDT - Global Facility to Decarbonize Transport. We look forward to keep growing the global coalition for active mobility to further advance this clean, healthy and efficient mobility solution in the developing world.

I recently attended the British Bulgarian Business Association (BBBA) organised Green Cities Are Great conference. A wonderful melting pot of business, diplomatic and policy maker perspectives shared by everyone from the Deputy Mayor of London on Transport, The Mayor of Sofia, The British Ambassador to Bulgaria and Athlon's own Dimitar Atanasov (as pictured) Since it ended, a question has been following me. How can we truly understand consumer needs and analyse how products and services are produced, consumed and recycled (or even better reused), to ensure more sustainable product lifecycles? Every product and service has a journey and environmental and societal costs. And we need to ask ourselves, was the impact of bringing this product to life truly worth it and do we know how we will eventually dispose of it? Or are we too detached from the consequences of our own actions? #weareathlon #athlonsofia #athlontechnology #greencitites #productdevelopment #greentech

Interesting and a good starting point for assessing the ROI of bicycles as alternative to cars.

Real Change in Motion: Meet Olatunji Olajuwan, a dedicated commercial rider who's transformed his daily commute with Spiro E-bikes. Olatunji shares his journey from battling frequent engine troubles with his old petrol bike to enjoying smooth, economical rides with our reliable e-bike. A switch that not only saves on costs but also supports sustainable urban mobility. 🚴💚 Watch as Olatunji discusses how Spiro E-bikes are not just improving his life but also benefiting his community by reducing transportation costs and easing the burden on the environment. Let's ride towards a greener future together! https://spironet.com/ #RideSpiro #SustainableTransport #CustomerSuccess #GreenCommute #SpiroInnovation #CustomerTestimonial