Arusha. The Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar plans to replace its entire fleet of fuel-powered government vehicles with electric vehicles as part of a clean energy transition aimed at reducing carbon emissions and tackling climate change.
The government also intends to strengthen driver training programmes to improve road safety, reduce traffic accidents and build a more skilled transport workforce.
The announcement was made by Zanzibar's Deputy Minister for Works and Transport, Bandria Masoud, during a visit to Arusha Technical College (ATC), where she toured the institution's advanced driver training facilities and transport education programmes.
Ms Masoud said the transition to electric vehicles had already been approved by the President of Zanzibar and Chairman of the Revolutionary Council, with implementation expected to begin soon.
She said the shift had started with electric public buses, which are currently undergoing pilot trials ahead of their official launch.
