Alpha teamed up with Roadrunner to launch electric tricycles in Nigeria, and they're pitching them as a way to cut pollution while making it easier for delivery drivers to actually afford the vehicles. The companies are offering lease-to-own financing, so operators don't have to drop a huge chunk of cash upfront.
Ibrahim Haruna from Alpha said the partnership was meant to fix the two main problems stopping people from switching to electric vehicles: cost and access. Clement David from Roadrunner pointed out that gas prices have been destroying driver incomes, so the electric models should help them pocket more money by slashing fuel expenses.
The launch happened at events in Gwarimpa and Nyanya in Abuja, and Dapo Adesina from the Electric Promoters Association of Nigeria showed up. He mentioned the switch to electric could help reduce emissions in cities while giving drivers a better shot at making decent money.
Ibrahim Haruna from Alpha said the partnership was meant to fix the two main problems stopping people from switching to electric vehicles: cost and access. Clement David from Roadrunner pointed out that gas prices have been destroying driver incomes, so the electric models should help them pocket more money by slashing fuel expenses.
The launch happened at events in Gwarimpa and Nyanya in Abuja, and Dapo Adesina from the Electric Promoters Association of Nigeria showed up. He mentioned the switch to electric could help reduce emissions in cities while giving drivers a better shot at making decent money.
