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Zanzibar to replace government vehicle fleet with electric cars

Zanzibar's Deputy Minister for Works and Transport, Bandria Masoud (right), listens as a student at Arusha Technical College (ATC) explains the operation of a training machine during her visit to the institution. Looking on is the ATC Principal, Professor Mussa Chacha.

By  Bertha Ismail

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.

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