Nominated Senator Miraj Abdillahi has convened a meeting with electric bodaboda and tuktuk operators to address spare parts and battery-swapping challenges affecting the sector in Likoni and the Coast.
The use of electric bodaboda and tuktuks has been gaining serious momentum in Likoni and the wider Coast region, with more residents turning to battery-powered transport over fuel-driven options. But despite the growing popularity, a major challenge has emerged — one that threatens the livelihoods of thousands of families who depend on the sector for their daily bread.
Nominated Senator Miraj Abdillahi has taken note of the issue and convened a special meeting with electric bodaboda and tuktuk operators to discuss the problem and find an urgent solution.
The Undeniable Benefits of Electric Transport
According to Miraj, the rapid adoption of electric bodaboda and tuktuks has largely been driven by two key factors — affordability and environmental conservation. These vehicles significantly cut down on fuel costs for operators, while also helping reduce air pollution across the region.
A Challenge Threatening the Sector
However, this momentum has hit a major snag — the availability of spare parts and the lengthy process of swapping out batteries. Many operators have found themselves stuck waiting long periods to access replacement batteries, a situation that disrupts their ability to work efficiently and directly affects their daily income.
The problem has been made worse by the main investor's failure to provide a lasting solution to the battery and spare parts supply issue.
A Joint Meeting to Find Solutions
To tackle this challenge, Senator Miraj Abdillahi held a meeting with bodaboda and tuktuk operators to discuss the matter in depth and look for quick fixes. The primary goal of the meeting was to ensure this vital sector continues to thrive without disrupting transport services or affecting the families that rely on it for their daily livelihoods.
What Comes Next
For Miraj and the other stakeholders involved, the goal isn't just to solve the immediate problem but to establish a lasting system that guarantees easy access to spare parts and battery-swapping services going forward. This would give operators the confidence to continue their work without obstacles, as the electric transport sector continues to grow across the Coast.
Residents of Likoni and other parts of the Coast are now keenly waiting to see the outcome of these discussions — talks that could determine the future of thousands of families who earn their living through this sector.
