Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has announced that the government is developing a policy framework for the use of electric vehicles in public transportation in Ghana.

The introduction of electric vehicles, according to him, is expected to significantly reduce transportation costs, as fuel and spare parts are major cost components, and also help reduce carbon emissions.

During a visit to SolarTaxi, a Ghanaian company that assembles electric vehicles in Accra, Dr. Bawumia expressed satisfaction with the performance of the electric buses, which can travel over 200 kilometers on a single charge.

He encouraged Metro Mass, STC, and Ayalolo to seize the opportunity to acquire more electric buses.