Roam Launches new Electric Mass Transit Bus for Africa, the Roam Rapid

Roam has announced the launch of a new electric Mass Transit Bus, the Roam Rapid, which is specifically designed to address the unique challenges of public transport in Kenya and Africa as a whole. Roam Rapid has zero tailpipe emissions and low noise pollution.

The bus is equipped with a 384-kWh battery pack that allows for a range of 360 km.

It also has the ability to fully charge in less than 2 hours through DC charging ports and can be charged either fully at night or during a brief midday charge to top up the battery.

The bus has capacity for 90 passengers and features, priority seats for the elderly and people with limited mobility, extended legroom, designated areas for wheelchairs, and a low-floor entry for easy access. 

Founded in 2017, Roam is a Swedish-Kenyan technology company that develops, designs and deploys electric vehicles tailored for the African continent, leading the transition to sustainable transport. 

Dennis Wakaba, Project Coordinator, Roam, says: “The solution Roam brings to the Kenyan market enables us to move people safely, comfortably and timely in both a sustainable and affordable way. The bus is designed not only to increase comforts and lower cost but more importantly focuses on the well-being of the population through reduced noise pollution and eliminating local emissions, improving air quality for the cities across Africa.” 

With nearly 100 employees, Roam is today the leading provider of electric vehicles in Africa.