Electrification of Paratransit Services

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Course Overview

This e-course offers a comprehensive introduction to the electrification of paratransit services, focusing on its transformative potential to modernise African urban mobility systems.

Paratransit services—such as minibuses, shared taxis, and motorbike taxis—play a pivotal role in meeting the mobility needs of millions across the continent. However, they often face challenges such as inefficiencies, environmental pollution, and social disparities.

This course delves into the core concepts of e-mobility and equips students with the knowledge and tools needed to envision sustainable solutions. It explores strategies for integrating electric vehicles into the paratransit sector while addressing Africa’s unique socio-economic and environmental contexts.

The material produced in this course is mainly produced through the EU Funded SOLUTIONSplus project. More information on the project can be found at https://www.solutionsplus.eu

Who is the Course for?

This course is designed for soon-to-graduate or recently graduated students in Africa who are passionate about sustainable mobility and interested in shaping the transport sector’s future. It caters to individuals from diverse academic backgrounds, including engineering, urban planning, environmental studies, and business, preparing them for impactful roles in the burgeoning e-mobility sector.

BOOST project

The course is part of the BOOST project, which aims to harness the untapped potential for job creation within the e-mobility sector in Africa. Implemented by Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) and the Urban Electric Mobility Initiative (UEMI), BOOST empowers students and startups in Ghana and Morocco. The project aligns with a just transition to sustainable mobility by promoting job creation, technical training, and innovative business concepts in the e-mobility sector.

Through this initiative, participants gain insights into real-world applications of e-mobility and paratransit electrification, bridging the gap between academic learning and industry needs.