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Our Transportation section focuses on transportation and how technology is affecting the industry. This section focuses on news, trends, and disruption.
EV Startup Spiro Raises $215 Million to Wire Africa for Electric Mobility
The battery-swapping startup has moved past proof-of-concept. Now it wants to electrify millions of motorcycles — and build a distributed clean-energy grid in the process.
Yango is Expanding Into 10 New African Markets With $150M War Chest
Ride-hailing giant Yango Group is deploying a $150 million war chest to expand its African footprint into 10 new countries this year
Bolt Launches Electric Vehicle Category in South Africa
The ride-hailing giant is launching EVs in Cape Town with a target of 500 vehicles by year's end — and it has its sights set on the whole continent
According To A Bolt Report, Ride-Hailing Is Quietly Becoming South Africa’s Unemployment Safety Net
A new report from Bolt and Ipsos reveals that millions of South Africans are turning to gig platforms not just to make ends meet — but to build something of their own
Bolt Becomes First Major Ride-Hailer to Register Under New South Africa Regulations
Johannesburg, South Africa — In a landmark move for the Southern African mobility sector, Bolt has officially become…
Is Uber Ghana Expanding Its Services With Senior Accounts and Okadas?
According to new services displayed in the Uber app, Ghana might be getting new features from the transportation…
Waymo Picks London as First Overseas Robotaxi Market with Moove as Its Fleet Management Partner
Waymo, Alphabet’s autonomous vehicle arm, is rolling out its first non-U.S. robotaxi deployment in London in 2026. It…
Kenya’s ARC Ride Secures $10M from Mirova for EV Battery Swapping Push
French sustainable investor Mirova has provided $10 million in senior debt to ARC Ride, Kenya’s electric mobility startup…
Uber-Backed Moove Eyes $2B Valuation in Fresh Funding Round
African vehicle-financing startup Moove is seeking to raise more than $300 million at a valuation north of $2…
Yango Launches Automotive Arm, Yango Motors, in Côte d’Ivoire
International tech company Yango Group has launched a new automotive business, Yango Motors, marking its debut in Côte…