Roam has announced the launch of the Roam Move, the first electric shuttle bus fully designed and assembled in Kenya. The all-electric bus, The Roam Move, is a zero-emissions shuttle bus fashioned for high performance with each detail developed to provide an exceptional passenger experience.
The bus comes equipped with a 170-kWh battery pack which allows it to travel 200 km on a single charge. This extended range ensures uninterrupted service throughout the day, catering to the demands of urban commuters. Utilizing fast plug-in battery charging that ensures the bus is fully charged in less than two hours.
Roam Move boasts operating costs that are 50% lower, attributed to its exemption from expensive maintenance and its streamlined construction with fewer moving parts, thereby minimizing downtimes. These combined factors lead to substantial savings, amounting to as much as KES 35 per kilometre journeyed.
Designed with the needs of Kenyan commuters in mind, it comes with an impressive array of features. The electric bus possesses a spacious interior with a capacity to accommodate 51 passengers, ergonomic seating, spacious aisles. The whisper-quiet ride that enhances the passenger experience while reducing noise pollution in densely populated areas. The bus is also equipped with cutting-edge safety features, including collision avoidance systems, advanced driver assistance, and robust structural integrity.
The Roam Move differs from Roam’s other electric bus offering known as the Roam Rapid, a mass transit electric bus designed for Africa’s Bus Rapid Transit system.
The bus exemplifies Roam’s commitment to supporting local manufacturing while advancing the nation’s sustainability goals. This vehicle is poised to revolutionize public transportation by providing a zero-emission solution that addresses air quality challenges, reduces reliance on imported fossil fuels, and promotes domestic renewable energy utilization.