Gauteng MEC for Roads and Transport, Ismail Vadi will tomorrow, 26 October 2018, launch the Electronic Cargo Bike (e-cargo bike) pilot project at The Innovation Hub, City of Tshwane.
The e-cargo bike is an electric powered bike that moves goods and it is envisioned to provide a cost-effective, safer and greener “last-mile” solution in the freight distribution system.
The pilot project will be launched in collaboration with multiple industry players such as The Innovation Hub, CSIR, the German Ministry as well as the Sharpeville Kasi Development Project (SKDP).
The Department has identified challenges relating to cost-effective “last-mile” freight distribution system manifested through inner-city congestion caused by large delivery vehicles.
The introduction of the e-cargo bike is therefore anticipated to provide new possibilities for the province’s congested cities.
Details of the launch are as follows:
Date: 26 October 2018
Time: 11h00
Venue: The Innovation Hub, City of Tshwane
Enquiries:
Ms Melitah Madiba
Cell: 073 644 9935
